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4 Spots For A Perfect Sake Martini In Beirut
Combining everything we love about a martini that hits the spot with the smooth and delicate flavor of sake, ice cold sake martinis are always a good idea! If you’re looking to try this exceptional cocktail, here are four spots in Beirut that will impress.
1. Casablanca
Long heralded as Beirut’s best brunch with impeccably-executed fusion dishes, Casablanca is a food lovers’ utopia. Situated in a traditional seafront villa in Ain el Mreisseh, the lively and kitsch setting will set you up for a memorable day or night. Order a carafe of their exquisite sake martini (served with adorable hollowed out cucumbers) for an unbeatably smooth drink.
A casual and chic spot tucked away in the bustling neighborhood of Gemmayzeh, House of Butlers has become synonymous with great cocktails. Crafted with expertise and only the highest quality spirits, you’ll love everything from their spicy margaritas to their incredibly smooth sake martini. Did we mention they also have a killer chicken katsu sandwich to boot?
3. Dead End Paradise
Casual, fun, and young, this Gemmayze space is marked by their tiki dive decor. Consistently finding a home on the list of 50 best bars, it is no surprise that the cocktails here are great. Their Jpop sake martinis are no different, and the best part is you get to pair the whole ordeal with kimchi fries. Delicious.
(They sometimes have $2 sake martinis on offer during happy hour, so be sure to ask!)
4. Dragonfly
With a dive-bar vibe and dim lights, nothing beats a night spent at Gemmayze’s beloved Dragonfly bar. A fantastic spot for a first date or a casual gathering with friends, this bar always delivers good energy. Of course paired with a pitcher of their fantastic (and strong!) sake martini.