The San Francisco Martini Trail<\/a>, a curated guide that highlights 23 San Francisco bars serving standout Martinis.<\/p>\nIts exact origin and birthdate may be disputed, but the few drinks are more celebrated than the Martini. This simple mix of gin and vermouth is endlessly customizable\u2014sometimes to ill effect\u2014but today\u2019s bartenders have given us incredible Martini variations that enlist craft gins, esoteric vermouths and aperitif wines, unique bitters, and fun garnishes. So, there\u2019s never been a better time to drink Martinis.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Martini Trail is both a toast to San Francisco\u2019s history and a taste of its future,\u201d said Anna Marie Presutti, President and CEO of San Francisco Travel. \u201cThis is where the Martini found its swagger and where it continues to be reinvented. San Francisco is always raising the bar. We\u2019re thrilled to work with local businesses to celebrate the city\u2019s craft cocktail scene.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Martini Trail spans multiple San Francisco neighborhoods, from downtown to the Embarcadero to the Richmond, and each stop celebrates the city\u2019s role in shaping cocktail culture.<\/p>\n
The 23-drink trail was curated by San Francisco-based food, drink, and travel writer Omar Mamoon. His picks include Martinis from Absinthe, Bar Iris, Hi Dive Bar, True Laurel, Wildhawk, and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe list shines a light on just a fraction of the many bars and restaurants in San Francisco making excellent Martinis,\u201d Mamoon said. \u201cThe Martini Trail is just a starting point\u2014use it as a fun way to explore the city and make your own trail, too. There\u2019s so much to uncover and explore in SF.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n