January 31, 2025
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These Atlanta spots know how to make the most top-tier martinis in town, whether they’re served dry, dirty, fruit-flavored or espresso-infused.
Arnette’s Chop Shop
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2700 Apple Valley Road, Ste. 55 / Website
Head to Arnette’s Chop Shop to try the spot’s bestselling carnivore martini. This one-of-a-kind beverage comes with Tito’s vodka, olive juice, bacon and blue cheese-stuffed olives made in-house.
Bar Margot
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75 14th St. NE / Website
Located in the Four Seasons Atlanta, this New American eatery serves its tempting signature Margot Martini, crafted with Procera Blue Dot, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry and botanical saline. With floral, arboreal notes, the cocktail pairs exceptionally well with the spot’s selections from the sea, from pan-seared prawns to Siberian caviar.
The Betty
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374 E. Paces Ferry Road NE / Website
Venture to The Betty for The Café du Monde, an espresso martini cult classic with bittersweet, nutty notes and a hint of charred chicory. This beverage is mixed up using Hoodoo Chicory Liqueur, Crown Royal, vanilla, espresso and pecan chicory bitters.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill Buckhead
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3279 Roswell Road NE / Website
Swing by this Buckhead spot to try The Royal Ketch, crafted with Plymouth gin, Dolin vermouth, blue cheese olives and a lemon twist. The beverage pairs effortlessly with the restaurant’s seafood menu items, including crab and lobster bisque, Blue Point oysters on the half-shell, seared ahi tuna and more.
5Church
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3379 Peachtree Road NE / Website
Visit Atlanta staple 5Church to try the restaurant’s fruit-infused Egress martini. The specialty drink is made with an indulgent blend of Tito’s vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice, strawberries and basil.
Drawbar
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1 Interlock Ave. NW / Website
Located at the Bellyard, this spot is one to visit for the James Bond-inspired Vesper, a fan-favorite with flavorful citrus notes and a hint of acidity. Crafted with Condesa prickly pear and orange blossom gin, Purity Connoisseur 51 Reserve organic vodka, Lillet Blanc and freeze-dried Lemonheads, this martini can be enjoyed on its own or paired with any of Drawbar’s tasty small plates, salads and entrees.
Highland Tap
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1026 N. Highland Ave. NE / Website
Since 1989, this Virginia-Highland institution has served up mouthwatering steaks, burgers and martinis. The spot’s namesake martini takes the cake, crafted with your pick of either gin or vodka and served with a sidecar of the base spirit to top off your drink.
Le Colonial
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3035 Peachtree Road NE / Website
With French and Vietnamese-inspired fare and abundant beverage selections, this hot spot aims to please with its lychee martini. Crafted with Wheatley vodka, house yuzu liqueur, lychee purée, sake spritz and fresh lime, this decadent drink will have you coming back for more.
The Select
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6405 Bluestone Road, Ste. 200 / Website
The Select’s Poison Apple Martini has proven to be a crowd-pleaser. The drink packs a punch with a hearty blend of apple and cinnamon vodka, Gentian amaro, lime and simple syrup.
The Southern Gentleman
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3035 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. A208 / Website
Chocoholics are in for a treat at this Buckhead mainstay, which serves an indulgent chocolate martini that’s sure to make you swoon. The beverage combines white and dark chocolate liquor, bourbon, amaretto, chocolate and walnut bitters and honey for a harmonious, sweet and creamy blend.
Photography by: Ambitious Studio / Rick Barrett, courtesy of Unsplash
