Martinez, California - Home Of The Martini

Address:: Alhambra Avenue., Martinez, CA
Directions:: Alhambra Ave, Lasell Parking Lot near either Masonic or Green St.

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Martinez, California - Home Of The Martini

An official plaque in a corner of the parking lot reads "In 1874, Julio Richelieo, Bartender, served up the first Martini when a miner came into his saloon with a fistful of nuggets and asked for something special. He was served a "Martinez Special." After three or four drinks however the "Z" would get very much in the way. The drink consisted of 2/3 gin, 1/3 Vermouth a dash or orange bitters, poured over crushed ice and served with an olive."

Erected by Juaquin Murrieta Chapter 13 Clampus Vitus. Dedicated April 11, 1992. [Sarah, 05/04/2007]

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November 10, 2009