Martini riffs

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• Chez Fifi, Blue Cheese Martini (Upper East Side), Roquefort-washed Ketel One vodka, Japanese Sake Bermutto, olive brine, reserve

• Bar Chimera, The Botanist Martini (Midtown), classic Islay gin (distilled oceanside), elderflower, chamomile, mugwort, reserve

• Passerine, Chai Martini (Flatiron), original Jatt Life vodka steeped w/ vanilla, homemade chai tea, Massenez crème de gingembre, reserve

• ilili, Za’atartini (Nomad & Midtown), olive oil-washed Lebanese gin, za’atar-infused dry vermouth, shankleesh (fermented Levantine cheese) stuffed olives, reserve

• KEES, Aperitini (Greenwich Village), Second Sip Low ABV gin, blanc vermouth, Aperol, reserve

• The Corner Store, Sour Cream & Onion Martini (Soho), cream-washed Condesa Gin, vermouth, dill, spring onion, reserve

• Manhatta, The Astoria (Wall Street), Ketel One vodka, Tanqueray gin, Noilly Prat dry vermouth, Iichiko shochu, fermented green tomato, and serrano pepper, reserve

• Popina, Tomato Vesper (Cobble Hill), gin, vodka, tomolives, reserve

• Crown Club, Graza Olive Oil Martini (Prospect Heights, above), olive oil-infused Tito’s vodka, dry vermouth, olive oil pearl, reserve