Luxardo Sangue Morlacco Cherry Liqueur engravable The Martini’s roots trace back

The Martini’s roots trace back to the mid–19th century evolution of gin-and-vermouth drinks (and the earlier “Martinez” family of cocktails)

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Luxardo Sangue Morlacco Cherry Liqueur engravable The Martini’s roots trace backProduced entirely from Luxardo cherry juice, it rests in oak for nine months to undergo a natural fermentation into a "cherry wine." It is then fortified, sweetened and bottled. Italian poet patriot Gabriele d'Annunzio christened this liqueur "Sangue Morlacco" (Morlacco Blood) in honor of the Morlaccos, the fierce warriors of Dalmatia who fought for the Republic of Venice and defended their homeland against the Turks.