Editors’ Choice
Njord Haven, Swampscott
Sure, they can whip you up a perfect classic martini, but trust the list full of hard-to-find spirits and delicious infusions, and order the Tokyo Rose Martini. A delicate mix of Roku gin, sake, yuzu juice, and rosebud, it is bone dry and perfectly colorless, belying the floral, fruity mix of flavors. Or try the Stockholm Martini, made with Aquavit, dry vermouth, and lingonberry jam. It sounds like it shouldn’t work at all, but trust chef/owner Don Golden’s mad mixology skills and give it a whirl. He even has two spins on the oh-so-trendy espresso martini—Saigon-style, with Vietnamese black coffee, or Swedish-style with strawberry purée. 408 Humphrey St., Swampscott, 781-910-4516, njordhaven.comReaders’ Choice
The Blue Ox, Lynn
Fresh ingredients and house-made infusions take classic to the next level. Swap plain-Jane vodka for Blue Ox Hot Garden Pepper or Earl Grey for a blast of flavor or try a next-level Espresso Martini with house vanilla vodka. If you love the Blue Ox’s infusions, you can get a bottle to go. 191 Oxford St., Lynn, 781-780-5722, theblueoxlynn.com
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