A Local Couple Tries nearly 100 Espresso Martini and Prima’s Makes the Top 5 List

What started as a way to get to know the city, this new-to-Boston couple decided to go on a quest for the best espresso martinis in town.
According to Boston.com, married couple Liana Juarez and Cristina Jiron, both 31, have drunk nearly 100 espresso martinis to find the best! And here are their top 5, including Charlestown’s own Prima.
5. Prima
Notes from Juarez and Jiron: “Great use of cold brew over espresso. Flavor profile is balanced, no fuss recipe, but done really well. Crema foam held well until the last sip.”
10 City Square, Charlestown
4. Mooo…. (Seaport)
Notes from Juarez and Jiron: “Crisp, elegant, balanced cocktail.”
49 Melcher St., Seaport
3. Wink & Nod
Notes from Juarez and Jiron: “Fun experience tasting the many variations crafted by the three bartenders tending this beautiful speakeasy-style bar. Their house espresso martini is so easy to love that it was mind-blowing the variations crafted to further elevate this delightful drink.”
3 Appleton St., South End
2. The Street Bar
Notes from Juarez and Jiron: “Complex curation of ingredients. No detail is missed in balancing this beautiful cocktail that features a crisp Japanese vodka as its base spirit.”
1 Newbury St., Back Bay
1. Stanza dei Sigari
Notes from Juarez and Jiron: “Fresh coffee brewed for every cocktail, balanced beautifully with the vanilla vodka.”
292 Hanover St., North End
Read the full article here!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.

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