Esquire’s Best Martinis in America: 2025 Edition
Esquire travels the U.S. to celebrate the many faces of the [[martini]], from perfectly executed classics to wildly inventive riffs, profiling standout drinks across longstanding institutions and newer cocktail labs. The piece visits coastal cities and heartland rooms alike, naming memorable pours at places such as [[Via Aurelia]], [[Commander’s Palace]], and [[Apartment 5]], and highlighting unusual flavor turns — think [[za’atar]] and [[pineapple amaro]] alongside olive, pickle, and tea infusions. Writers note the role of local producers, seasonal ingredients, and bartenders’ creativity in reframing what a martini can be, while reminding readers that the drink’s essence remains simple: cold, concentrated, and joyful. The article is an invitation to taste broadly and argue loudly about preferences.