This is named after Marty Maraschino, the character in Grease. We serve it in winter because who doesn’t love the warmth of boozy fruit? You can use any brands, but I’ve shared our favourites just in case.
The Marty
Serves 1
25ml fino sherry – we use Fernando de Castilla’s antique fino
25ml maraschino liqueur – we use Luxardo Maraschino
25ml mezcal – we use Del Maguey Mezcal Vida
1 sherry-soaked cherry, to garnish (optional; see method)
We serve this with a homemade boozy cherry (pack a small jar with stoned cherries, add about 50ml sherry, then seal and steep for a week), but a shop-bought one will also work. (If you’re in a hurry, make a simple sugar and water syrup, add stoned cherries and leave to soften over a gentle heat. Add sherry to taste, leave to cool and use the same day.)
Pour the fino, maraschino and mezcal into a boston glass or jug filled with ice, then stir for 15-30 seconds, to chill and dilute. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, garnish with a sherry-soaked cherry and serve
