Fleur’s Favorite Martinis in NYC to Close Out Dry (Martini) January with a Bang

Fleur's January was anything but dry. The best way to shake up your next night out? Locking eyes over the rim of a freshly shaken ‘tini, of course. A good martini is a lot like the quintessential Fleur girl: sharp and sexy with a hint of sweetness and plenty of bite. And whether you prefer ‘em dry, wet, or extra-dirty, it’s one cocktail that’s guaranteed to keep you on your toes. Lucky for you, there’s no shortage of tantalizing twists on the sip served up at some of the chicest spots in the city. We’re talking caviar, caprese, and cigarettes (no nicotine required). So if you’re thirsting to trade in Dry January for a dry martini with plenty of personality, we know just where to start—and what to wear while you throw ‘em back. Bottoms up, babe.

Jac’s on Bond: Caprese Martini

140 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021

Channel your inner Italian siren for a savory trip to Rome in a glass. Subterranean hideaway Jac’s on Bond may be known for its stylish crowd of cool kids, but it's the spot’s Caprese Martini that really put it on the map. It’s crafted with tomato and basil-infused vodka, sweet white vermouth, and a dash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for good measure. Garnished with a petite tomato, the sip pairs perfectly with some Fleur Pomodoro peeking out from your frock…

Tigre: Cigarette Martini

105 Rivington St, New York

Got a light? At this swanky cocktail den that marries downtown grit with 1970s glamour, there’s no need to sneak a smoke to let out your wild side. Simply order up the Cigarette Martini, a sip that has the whole city craving a hit. Don’t be fooled by its crystal clear appearance — this creative concoction is full of sultry, smoky flavor by way of its rare smoked juniper spirit and flouncy, floral vermouth. Its taste has been described as kissing someone who just took a puff, though we’d argue this goes down quite a bit smoother.

The Corner Store: Oli’s Dirty Martini

475 W Broadway, New York

If you’re going to see and be seen at the Corner Store, you best come correct with an Oli’s Dirty in hand. While the absinthe-topped Tuxedo No. 2 and savory Sour Cream and Onion ‘tinis are certainly worth a try, the Oli’s Dirty is the hot new haunt’s definitive offering — an instant classic of olive oil-washed vodka, white vermouth, and the locale’s housemade dirty brine, which is what gives this bad boy its memorable zing. For a full-service experience that you can swap and share with a companion, opt for the two-in-one presentation of Oli’s and the Filth.

Shinjis: Dirtiest Martini

37 W 20th St, New York

Fancy yourself a rule-breaker? Meet the deliciously naughty Dirtiest Martini that’s sure to match your rebellious spirit. It’s dirty alright, but it skips the brine, instead featuring an olive-infused vodka finished with a smooth and savory dash of white soy. However, it’s the sip’s tongue-in-cheek (to say the least) presentation that really makes a splash. Yes, that’s a mirrored tray and a few accompanying “bumps” alongside it...of freeze-dried olive powder (why, what did you think?). And yes, you’re advised to rub some on your gums to get the, ahem, full experience—of flavor, that is.

Hotel Chelsea: Dukes Martini

222 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Calling all ice queens and Bond girls — this famously frigid sip just might be the thing to send shivers down your spine. A posh British import that simply screams swagger, the Dukes Martini at Hotel Chelsea isn’t just named so because it’s worthy of royalty. Rather, it’s a New York tribute to the drink born at the legendary Dukes Bar in London, the very same one that inspired James Bond’s famous line, “Shaken, not stirred.” It’s clean, classic, and, most notably, ultra-crisp, served tableside on a silver platter from bottles of Tanqueray no. 10 and Ketel One, each of which are stored in a block of ice.

Caviar Kaspia: Caviar Dreams Martini

992 Madison Ave, New York

When you’re feeling faint from a lack of luxury and decadence in your life, where else would you go to satisfy your cravings than Caviar Kaspia at the Mark? There, you can revive your joie de vivre in fabulous Fleur fashion with the Caviar Dreams Martini. True to its name as a ‘tini worth dreaming about, the sophisticated sub zero blend of Stoli vodka and extra-dry vermouth gets a lavish touch of excess by way of its emerald spheres of caviar-stuffed olives. Perhaps the only thing that could make it even better? A side of caviar-dipped fries, of course.