Super 7: Not Teeny Martini’s
Obsessed with getting down and dirty when it comes to our martinis, we have sourced some of the straight-up best liquor infused libations in the 305.
LPM
Never has the world ever had a better martini. In fact, this post is dedicated to LPM’s Tomatini. Tomato lovers and non-tomato fans take note of their celebrated cocktail that doesn't even taste like a tomato, it's almost blended texture wise, sweet is topped off with a jumbo pepper-mill. It’s sweet, savory and you can’t just have one.
Pro Tip: Because you can’t just have one, make sure you have their sultry baguette so you can keep them coming! @lpmrestaurants_us // 1300 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami
The Champagne Bar at The Surf Club at the Four Seasons Surfside
Not large in scale but rather teeny-tiny portion wise, the ability to have a taste of the wizard Jonathan Gabbay’s concoction is pretty priceless. He’s an award winning bar director (50 Best Bars), and their Peanut Martini from the Champagne Bar menu boasts Ilegal Reposado, Mancino Kopi, Amaro Ancho Reyes, and you guessed it….Peanuts! It's not ordinary but rather extraordinary.
Pro Tip: Follow their IG account because they do collaborations with the 50 Best Bars around the world. @champagnebaratthesurfclub // 9011 Collins Avenue, Surfside
Rao’s Miami Beach
Perfectly cold and strong, their Dirty vodka martini with their blue-cheese olives won our souls over. Believe it or not - it’s not easy to find a good stuffed olive at bars these days. However, with Rao’s team of talented well-suited bartenders' power to add a splash of dry vermouth and their balanced olive brine juice, it's inexplicably delicious.
Pro Tip: Ask for Chopin as there's something about that vodka that is light and smooth. @raosmiamibeach // 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Mika
Chef Michael White executes excellence at Mika. Even at the bar, where the martini was custom ordered to our liking. Prepared with fresh lemon juice and served ‘up with a twist,’ went down with ease and was perfect with every dish on the menu.
Pro Tip: While you’re at the bar, order the scallop crudo to pair with it. The balance is beyond, wow. @mikacoralgables // 3007 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables
Smith and Wollensky
For those looking for a strong - a really strong gin martini after a long day at the office, with a trillion-dollar view of the ocean and Fisher Island, look no further than Smith and Wollensky. Anything you dream up - they will create in-front of your eyes and your problems just may disappear.
Pro Tip: Don’t drive, they provide extra-heavy pours within each ‘serving size.’ @smithwollensky // 1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Joe's Stone Crab
Anything goes at Joe’s. Kick off your stone-crab feast with their Tito’s martini. The lightly-dirty is divine. As is the lemon with a twist.
Pro Tip: You can now book online for Joe’s so don’t hesitate annd look up the dress code before you go to ensure you are allowed in. If not, the Joe’s Take Away is just as good and next door! @joesstonecrab // 11 Washington Avenue
Bouchon Bistro
Last year, Chef Thomas Keller emulated his Cali-style casual Bouchon concept in a historical property off Alhambra. At the bar, they whip up their dirty martini thanks to the ‘Filthy’ brand (chic alert) as the brined olive juice. Choose your vodka, but if you couldn’t tell - we stick with Chopin. And, if you’re lucky, you can score their hand-stuffed blue cheese olives, too.
Pro Tip: Sit at the bar for their Happy Hour because although this cocktail isn’t on the menu, the oysters are for just $2 each and it’s the ideal pairing. @bouchon_bistro // 2101 Galiano St, Coral Gables