Where to Sip Martinis for National Martini Day, June 19th

Bar Bambi

Bar Bambi’s Three Decibel Rule splits the difference between a lychee martini and a Vesper. The cocktail, from owner and operator Katie Renshaw, combines Ketel One, Cocchi Americano, lychee, yellow bell pepper and crème fraîche. It delivers the floral brightness and sweetness of a lychee martini with the savory depth and structure of a Vesper, showcasing Katie’s signature approach to reworking the classics through a distinctly modern lens.

Adalina Prime

The restaurant’s Martini Service lets guests build their own with Grey Goose or Bombay Sapphire, shaken and poured tableside with no drop going to waste, as the extra martini from the shaker is served as a chilled sidecar on ice. If you prefer notes of the sea in your shaker, the Coastline Martini is a briny twist on the classic, with oyster brine, yuzu, and cucumber juice. And for dessert lovers, the Tiramisu Espresso Martini is a sweet finish, complete with ladyfinger cordial, caffè vecchio, Borghetti, and a fluffy mascarpone cream.

The Greggory

The Greggory is gearing up for National Martini Day the only way it knows how: with a cocktail program designed to pair with Chef José Sosa’s Mediterranean-inspired steakhouse menu. For the big day, that means ordering the Blue Cheese Martini, a savory spin on the classic made with Aspen Organic Vodka infused with Maytag blue cheese and finished with olive brine. It’s an accompaniment to each bite of the 9 oz filet mignon with bordelaise sauce.

Tengoku Aburiya

For those looking to celebrate National Martini Day, all they have to say is “Lychee Please” at TenGoku’s newly opened bar. Made with Roku gin, lychee liqueur, yuzu and Calpico, it layers bright citrus with subtle tropical sweetness and a silky finish, all topped with a fresh lychee garnish for a refreshing warm-weather martini.

The Graceful Ordinary

Celebrate National Martini Day at The Graceful Ordinary with one of the happy hour pairings: martinis and oysters. The riverside destination is serving up $10 house martinis made just the way you like them, shaken or stirred, vodka or gin, alongside $2 freshly shucked oysters. Best enjoyed out on the terrace overlooking the Fox River. Available Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.