Four Perfect Martinis

There are key moments in a person's life that mark the transition from fledgeling to full-fledged. For example, finding the heel height that best compliments your calves, switching back to whole milk after a plant-based stint, cutting down on “ums” when speaking to a group, and knowing how to order the perfect martini.

What constitutes a perfect martini? That’s up to the sipper. If you ask us, it must be dirty, gin, and shaken till it's nearly icy. Here are four really great martinis in Palm Beach County.

Honor Bar and Palm Beach Grill

A place that refreshes your martini glass when you’re halfway through your drink deserves a spot at the top of the list. With each sip of your perfectly chilled martini, you’ll forget about the traffic awaiting you on the Southern Boulevard Bridge.

The Blue Door

Nicely chilled and lip-puckering stiff. When they ask if you prefer regular or blue cheese olives, go for the blue — they’ll hold you over while you decide between the branzino or the chicken.

Harry's

A place that hosts pop stars and politicians alike must be doing something right. The dangerously crushable dirty martini from this NYC transplant might’ve bought New Yorkers-turned-Palm-Beachers some grace in my book.

Mr. B’s Tavern

Can a former Mexican restaurant transform into an upscale, Old-Florida-inspired dive bar and deliver a good martini? Short answer: yes. Bonus points for their extra-plump olives.

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