“Let me fix you a Martini that’s pure magic. It may not make life’s problems disappear, but it’ll certainly reduce their size.” ~ Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra

I love martinis! I mean who doesn’t, lol. I recently visited the best place for martinis, Lola’s in West Hollywood, CA.

Yahoo! Education defines a martini quite simply…

mar·ti·ni  (mär-tn)  

NOUN:
pl. mar·ti·nis

A cocktail made of gin or vodka and dry vermouth.

If this is the definition of a martini then Lola’s in West Hollywood has redefined this classic drink. My love for martinis stems from the ability to have them in so many designs. Artistically, martinis are so diverse. No matter what flavor, color or name you have had the pleasure of enjoying, there is always another way to have it out there.

I must admit for a Friday night, the restaurant was not in the least bit crowded. I expected the usual for Hollywood, long lines, crowded lobby with the scantly clad hostesses (usually with too much makeup and too little air to breathe in tight black shirts). This was not the case at allwith Lola’s. Of course, we were in a private party, (as only the luxurious do) so upon entering the Spanish themed restaurant’s heavy vintage wooden door we were whisked away to a curtained off section near a fabulous window lined indoor veranda.

                                                            

O.k. so… on to the martinis. I tried Bust my Effen Cherry first. This is a cherry flavored martini that tastes along the lines of cranberry, cherry and pomegranate juice mixed together. You notice I never mentioned anything about the taste of alcohol, that because I didn’t taste any. If you love berry juice you will love this drink because it was delicious. But if you are drinking to get tore up, this one is not for you.

For dinner I had the Santa Fe Salad, which was excellent by the way. Grilled lime marinated chicken, black beans, roasted corn, Monterey Jack Cheese, tomatoes all served in a Tostada shell with cilantro vinaigrette dressing. Light, yet filling. This salad was very tasty.

Any who back to the drinks. . . I moved on to The Thin White Duke. This is was a twist on the White Chocolate Martini where Vanilla Vodka is added with the Chocolate liqueur to mix and give the taste of a vanilla cupcake and a tall glass of chocolate milk. Yummo!

Other loved drinks around the table: Cantelope Martini (“Very Melon-y”, said a friend), Red Caramel Apple (Just like a now and later candy), The Original Green Apple Martini (my hubby had this one, he said it’s the best he’s ever tasted. The bartender’s specialty and what they are famous for @ Lola’s), Lemon Drop, pictured above, (didn’t hear much about this one, but how can you mess up a lemon drop?)   

Another favorite of the night was The Star Fu*ker, picture left,… Red Bull and Vodka with sprinkled with sexy. The final crowd pleasure was Le Cirque De Soleil Martini w/ Ocean’s 11 edible flowers. This was the combination of two fabulous martinis that only a drunk person can ask for, but i will say it was the most beautiful and incredible martini I have ever had and TRUST I have had my fair share of martinis. I have included pictures below. If you love martinis, this is the place. Remember, if you go, mention my blog, then maybe next time I go I can get the hook-up. lol

The Crowned Queen, 

Le Cirque De Soleil w/ Ocean’s 11 edible flowers. 

Go There. Get Drunk, Get Sexy.

~MadamLux