Explore the legacy of the Martini, from Rat Pack swagger to modern craft cocktails. Featuring classic recipes, iconic California bars, and Da Vinci California’s “Drink Up” shirt — vintage cool...
There’s nothing quite as evocative as a well-made Martini. Whether you favor the crisp, precise Dry Martini—gin and vermouth in perfect balance—or the richly briny Dirty Martini, knowing your ratio matters is where the magic starts Food & Wine+2A Couple Cooks+2.
For a dash of flair, bartenders today are putting their own spin on the dirty version—ditching mass-market brine in favor of homemade blends laced with herbs or citrus zest, transforming the Dirty Martini into a culinary craft Food & Wine.
Even in cocktail-forward cities like Portland, bartenders are elevating the Martini beyond a mere classic—it’s now an art form List Obsessed+15Eater Portland+15Thrillist+15. Meanwhile, legendary spots like Bemelmans Bar in NYC’s Carlyle Hotel have perfected the very “dirty martini,” pouring as many as 1,000 on a busy weekend night Wikipedia+1.
Globally, Simon Ford of Fords Gin points us toward the world’s best places where the Martini isn’t just a drink, it’s a ritual thedailymeal.com+7InsideHook+7fourdollarjacks.com+7.
Frank Sinatra sipping a chilled Martini at an exclusive bar—Sam, Dean, Joey, lounge music playing in the background—it’s more than nostalgia. The Martini is part of that cool, effortless narrative. It was less about politics or power, and more about posture, confidence, and a clean line.
That sense of “vintage soul, modern edge”? That’s exactly what Da Vinci California embodies.
We’re elevating cocktail hour with the Da Vinci Classics Drink Up shirt—a modern reimagining of Rat Pack-era elegance, framed in fabric. Like a perfectly balanced 50/50 Martini, it blends effortless style with vintage flair. The shirt is as clean as a shaken cocktail, with just enough detail to make you iconic.
Whether you’re behind the bar or across the table, the Drink Up shirt serves confidence by the glass.
Classic Dry Martini: 3½ oz gin + ½ oz dry vermouth, stirred and garnished with a twist or olives Food & Wine+22 Cookin Mamas+2
Dirty Martini: 3½ oz gin or vodka, ½ oz dry vermouth, ½ oz olive brine. Stir and garnish with olives Food & Wine
A timeless institution, Musso & Frank Grill has been called “the best place to have a Martini in America” by GQ, and it's legendary for pouring over 55,000 Martinis a year with its classic, unshakeable style and red-coated bartenders. San Francisco Chronicle+15imbibemagazine.com+15Secret San Francisco+15Wallpaper+4Wikipedia+4modernluxury.com+4
A chic and glamorous spot featured prominently in guides to the best Martinis in LA. Its vintage ambiance and expert cocktails make it a perfect nod to Old Hollywood cool. Around the World in Eighty FlavorsEater LA
Home of the “LDV Gibson” — a creative Martini mix featuring Bombay Sapphire, housemade brine, pickled romanesco, and black garlic oil — this place is all about theatrical flair and refined nostalgia. Locale Magazine+6The Infatuation+6imbibemagazine.com+6
While not Martini-exclusive, this hidden speakeasy-style venue on Melrose offers a refined, intimate setting perfect for savoring classic cocktails in style.
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