On June 19th, we celebrate National Martini Day. The favored drink of James Bond oozes old school sophistication and, while there are many different variations, we are toasting up the top Absolut Elyx vodka martinis at swanky spots all around New York City.
So whether you like yours dry, wet, shaken or stirred, you should be drinking these twists on one of history’s most classic cocktails in NYC this National Martini Day.
National Martini Day
Copper-tini at Four Seasons
Ingredients: Absolut Elyx, choice of garnish (Olives, Onions, Strawberry).
Address: 57 E. 57th St., 212-758-5700,
fourseasons.com/newyork, @fsnewyork
The Direct Martini at Del Posto
Ingredients: -114º C Absolut Elyx & Dolin Dry Vermouth
Address: 85 10th Ave., 212-497-8090, delposto.com, @delposto
Dirty Martini at Mr. Purple
Ingredients: Absolut Elyx Vodka, Dolin dry vermouth, olive brine
Address: 180 Orchard St., 212-237-1790, mrpurplenyc.com, @mrpurplenyc
50/50 Martini at The VNYL
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Dominic Blanc, 1.5 oz Elyx, 2 Dash Orange Bitters
Address: 100 Third Ave., New York, NY
917-675-7725, thevynl.com, @thevynl
The Vesper Martini at Slowly Shirley
Ingredients: Absolut Elyx, Dry Gin, Cocchi Americano
Address: Downstairs, 121 W 10th St, New York, NY 10011
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