Punch has included the Salad Bar Martini at Cuties in their list of their Favorite Cocktails of 2025.
In a year filled with exciting new bars, talented emerging bartenders and trends that touched everything from Margaritas to M&M shots, picking a favorite cocktail is no easy feat. So what does it take to stand out? For some of us, the best drinks of the year nail a classic template and make us want to come back for more. For others, the recipes that defy categorization take top honors. And for others, getting a little treat with your drink goes a long way.
With regard to the drink from Cuties they had this to say,
“There’s a scene in Ratatouille where Remy the Rat bites into (I think) a piece of cheese and goes into a synesthesia-like trance as a result of its complex combination of flavors. That was me when I tried this cocktail from Portland all-day cafe Cuties. Despite the flavor’s top billing, with both clarified tomato water and an Italian tomato gin, this is not just a tomato Martini. There is much more going on in this drink…