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Sarasota's 6 Best Places to Celebrate National Martini Day
Shaken, not Stirred in Sarasota
Don't miss another important celebration ... National Martini Day. Monday, June 19 is the holiday celebrating James Bond's favorite cocktail. That's good news for Floridians with homes in Sarasota because our beachfront city's bar scene isn't limited to Siesta Key daiquiris and Lido Beach Mai Tais. We also know how to make a mean martini.
Today, Sarasota, FL has some of the most sophisticated bars and restaurants in the Sunshine State. Here are six of the most promising places to order a martini on June 19:
- State Street Eating House + Cocktails - 1533 State Street, Sarasota
State Street is a favorite destination for West Coast transplants who love Napa-inspired cuisine, but we recommend the cocktail lounge that's separate from the main Eating House. Just a few blocks away from the Marina, this craft bar has in-house mixologists who can whip up decadent martinis with surprising ingredients. Of course, the classic martini is just as good here. - Crescent Club - 6519 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota
Tourists usually pass this tiny bar without a second glance, their sights firmly set on the colorful beachfront bars a few miles away. That's their loss! As a Sarasota FL resident, you should know that Crescent Club is one of Siesta Key's oldest, cheapest, and best bars. Step inside the unassuming shack, and enter a world of strong, delicious martinis and other fun specials. - Café Epicure - 1298 N. Palm Avenue, Sarasota
In the mood for an afternoon martini on an Italian-style sidewalk café? How about a handcrafted nightcap in a bar with an illuminated wall full of liquor? Head to downtown Sarasota to find all this and more in the same place: Café Epicure. This sophisticated hotspot is also famous for wood-burning pizza, but the cocktail menu is the main attraction for us. - The Gator Club - 1490 Main Street, Sarasota
If martinis make you dance, The Gator Club is the place to be on National Martini Day. This two-story bar and lounge has a surprisingly sophisticated list of liquors, but its dance floor also booms every night with people from all walks of life. If you want to have a strong drink and a good time at the end of your Monday, come to the corner of Main Street and Lemon for your martini order. - Jack Dusty at the Ritz Carlton - 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota
Sip your handcrafted martini in complete and utter luxury at this craft bar, situated in one of Sarasota's most beautiful hotels. Creative, Florida-inspired drinks include martinis with farm fresh herbs. The mixologists at Jack Dusty separate their creations into three categories: Sippers, Gulpers, and Sandy Bottoms. Visit the Ritz this Monday to learn the difference! - O'Leary's Tiki Bar and Grill - 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota
It doesn't get more Floridian than this tiki bar right across from the Marina. Situated at the tip of a tiny peninsular park, O'Leary's has several different waterfront bars that put you right in the sand for unparalleled sunset views. The picturesque setting isn't the only reason to visit, though; the bartenders here know exactly how to treat a martini order.
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