When it comes to San Antonio martinis, we’re not exactly purists. After all, early versions of the cocktail, like the one found in Harry Johnson's 1888 Bartenders' Manual, used everything from silky gum syrup to citrusy Curaçao. So what if a coffee bean is floating in your Nick and Nora glass? It ’s still the most elegant drink in the room.But our lenience with form doesn’t extend to function. Martinis need to be stout with no psychedelic Schnapps, served with a garnish that adds punch. And when it comes to where we drink them, nothing stirs us like these seven Alamo City bars.Bohanan’sSometimes the cocktail itself is less important than the vibe. This downtown steakhouse does a perfect pour, but, more importantly, it looks like a place you would want to drink a martini. Upholstered stools sidle up to a handsome paneled bar, outfitted with a brass food rail, no less. The bartenders are in crisp white, flowers are delivered daily, and the glasses have never seen a smudge. The bar knows how to do impeccable, right down to the perfectly crisped fries. ...read more read less