The best martinis in Toronto are deceptively simple, but frighteningly subjective. While purists will insist the drink be made with gin, vodka is often the more popular choice. Either way, the liquor is traditionally chilled and poured into a cocktail glass that has been rinsed with dry vermouth, and garnished with either a twist of lemon zest, or either one or three olives on a skewer. Adventurous types can ask for olive brine to be stirred with the spirit, resulting in a 'dirty' martini.
Finally, devotees will often specify exactly how 'dry' or 'wet' they like their drink - relating to the amount of vermouth in the cocktail. The range of options available is why you frequently won't see them listed on a cocktail menu, but any decent bartender should be more than capable of producing a good one.
As such, presenting a list of the best martinis actually implies a list of the best places to enjoy the drink, factoring in the setting, the expertise of the bartenders, the quality of the ingredients, and the glassware.
Here are the best martinis in Toronto.
See also: the top 10 martini bars in Toronto
by Jen Hunter via blogTO
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