Best Martinis for National Martini Day, June 19th

LG's Bar & Kitchen

• Pornstar Martini - served with a Prosecco split and "Drinking Buddy" garnish.

The Smith

The Smith’s hosts Martini Hour, available on Mondays through Fridays from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. Diners can enjoy discounted speciality martinis and bites. On the menu: 

• Espresso Martini
• Dirty Martini
• Midtown Manhattan No. 3
• Lychee Gimlet
• Basil Lemon Drop
• ...and more for just $12.00! 

BLVD Steakhouse

BLVD will be offering a martini special: Half-Off Espresso Martinis with your choice of spirit. 

El Che Steakhouse & Bar

• Fifty-Fifty Martini - Principe Los Apostoles Mate Gin, and La Fuerza Blanco Vermouth.

Galit

• Za’atar Martini - half Lebanese Gin and half vermouth that is infused in-house for 72 hours with dry Hyssop stems. 

Gioia

• Giardiniera Martini made with Chicago's favorite condiment that actually originated in Italy. 
• Caprese Martini featuring the flavors of summer tomatoes and basil in a glass. 
• Giacomilla Martini with bursts of lemon and chamomile or the Frutti di Bosco Martini with floral notes, fresh mint, and berries. 

With every martini order, guests are served edible garnishes and a side serving of Italian snacks. 

Grill on 21

• Caviar Martini - perched atop the rim, three olives serve as the base for 3 caviar bumps to enjoy while sipping.

Vol. 39

• Italian Martini - this one slightly deviates from the norm by using only Italinan liqueurs to construct it, including Malfy Gin, Bordiga Dry Vermouth, Aqua Di Cedro, and Italicus.

Pigtail by José Andrés

• Inverted Dirty Martini - a base of Spanish blanco vermouth, malty genever and a dash of saline. The Martini is finished with a spherified olive (using Chef José Andrés’s liquid olive technique) and a bit of Valdeón blue cheese in the center.

Sepia

• The Art Brut - featuring brie washed gin, basil infused vermouth, garnished with red grapes. 

Farm Bar Lakeview

• Espresso Martini - made with Songbird Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew and your choice of Farmhouse Vodka or FEW Cold Cut Bourbon,

Offshore Rooftop

• The Espresso Yourself - an on-the-rocks espresso martini made with Ancho Reyez Chili and Aztec Chocolate.

Wood

• Espresso Martini - housemade cold brew espresso, prairie organic vodka, mr black espresso liqueur, amaro averna, and demerara.

The Redhead Piano Bar

• The Redhead - The venue's signature martini made with Absolut Mandarin Vodka, Licor 43, Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit, Pineapple & Cranberry Juices 
• Sonya's Juicy Peaches - Absolut Peach, Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Lemon

Pippin's Tavern

• Malort Daiquiri - Rum, Malort, Velvet Falernum, Sugar, Lime
• Rose on the Nose - Four Roses, Koval Rose Hip Liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse, Angostura

Queenie's Supper Club

• Espresso Martini - This modern spin on the classic drink features the taste of coffee complimenting the combination of vodka and coffee liqueur. 
• Dirty Martini - This savory cocktail combines KettleOne Vodka, Filthy Olive Brine and Lustau Manzinilla Sherry Rinse.

Canal Street Eatery

• Classic Martini - This classic version of the martini combines gin and vermouth in a chilled glass with a lemon twist.

Formento's 

• Cinque Terre - This cocktail’s creation was influenced by the martini. The elderflower and mint combine with the Fords Gin and lime juice.

The Up Room

• Purple Rain - This cocktail has a hit of lavender along with lemon, Aquavit, and an egg white foamy finish. 
• Espresso Martini - This drink combines vodka, Mr. Black coffee liqueur and amaro with cold brew coffee, demerara and chocolate walnut bitters.