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Ever-stylish and always in style, the martini is a fun, sophisticated drink that’s perfect as an aperitif or for dessert. And, there’s even a place on our list to demand: “Shaken, not stirred.” Martinis with a Cuban twist: Habana Try: The signature Lemon Drop Martini with vodka, fresh lemon juice, sugar and a secret ingredient (from a family recipe), shaken and served in a sugar-rimmed cocktail glass 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 714.556.0176 Open for lunch and dinner Catch of the day when the combination is martinis and seafood: Opah Restaurant & Bar Try: Opah Chocolate Dipped Martini with premium vanilla vodka, Frangelico and creme de cacao in a dark chocolate-rimmed glass with a chocolate straw 26851 Aliso Creek Rd. #C, Aliso Viejo opahrestaurant.com 949.360.8822 Open for lunch and dinner Longtime Laguna favorite: 230 Forest Avenue Restaurant & Bar Try: The Lagunatic with Myers’s Rum and Mt. Gay Rum, orange curacao and fruit juices 230 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach 230forestavenue.com 949.494.2545 Open for lunch and dinner Cold martinis and a hot singles scene: 3 - thirty- 3 Waterfront Restaurant Try: Espresso Martini with Gordons vodka, Kahlua and espresso adorned with a whipped cream float 333 Bayside Dr., Newport Beach 3thirty3nb.com 949. 673.TINI (8464) Open for lunch and late-night dinner The phrase “martini bar” says it all: Infusion Restaurant & Martini Bar Try: Triple-X Shot with X-rated liqueur, apple pucker schnapps, orange, lemon, and lime-infused vodka, plus fresh pineapple and orange juices 25612 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch infusionladera.com 949.364.1100 Open for lunch and dinner Upscale seafood with martinis to match: Blue Coral Seafood & Spirits Try: Blueberry Drop with house blueberry infusion made with pearl pomegranate vodka and a splash of fresh lemon 451 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach bluecoralseafood.com 949.856.2583 Open for dinner only Old-school charm with nouveau menu updates: The Ritz Restaurant and Garden Try: The Chocoholic Martini with Stolichnaya coffee & vanilla vodkas shaken with Marie Brizard cacao blanc into a Godiva-rimmed glass 880 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach ritzrestaurant.com 949.720.1800 Open for lunch and dinner The Martini meets the king of meat: Morton’s: The Steakhouse Try: The James Bond with Absolut vodka and a lemon twist. Tell them, "Shaken, not stirred." 1895 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim mortons.com 714.621.0101 Open for dinner only Dining on the sand in HB: Chimayo at the Beach Try: The Chimayo signature Mango Martini with homemade mango-infused vodka, served with a vodka-infused mango slice 315 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach culinaryadventures.com 714.374.7273 Open for lunch and dinner Sip, surf and stars: The Rooftop Lounge at K’ya Restaurant in La Casa del Camino Hotel Try: Stuff in a Cup, with muddled lemons and limes, Stoli raspberry vodka, triple sec, and cranberry and pineapple juice. 1289 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach kyarestaurant.com 949.497.2446 Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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