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A Taste of Happy Hour at Sra. Martinez

The Mini Martini with Grey Goose Vodka (Right). Our Sra. Martinez favorite were the Carbonara Croquetas (Left).

While our favorite way to experience Sra. Martinez is at dinnertime, its new happy hour is a great introduction to what the larger menu has to offer. Beers are $5, wines are $6, and cocktails range from $6 to $10.

We started with the classic Mini Martini ($6) with Grey Goose vodka, which comes in an adorably small glass that got us right in the happy hour mood. Next up, we got a little more adventurous with the Garden Gimlet and the Blood Orange Mule (both $9), both refreshing and perfect for hot summer months. The gimlet was particularly interesting, served with green chartreuse, lavender, thyme, and lime. The drink is powerfully herbaceous, with a slightly peppery finish from the chartreuse – a rare find in Miami bars.

We paired both cocktails with a range of appetizers off the happy hour menu, which start at $8. Our favorite – so much so that we ordered two plates of them – was the Carbonara Croquetas ($8), which are exactly what you’d expect, filled with gooey pecorino cheese and cured egg yolk in a crispy fried shell. We also loved the Crispy California Artichokes ($9). Though a bit salty, the coriander dipping sauce tempered the taste to make each bite more pleasing. To finish, we ordered the Sra. Martinez Burger ($19), which is stuffed with two patties made from the ends of dinner steaks, with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and American cheese. A little expensive, but deliciously good to share, as was the experience.