This North Carolina Restaurant Makes One Of The Best Martinis In The U.S.

How often do you frequent a bar or restaurant because of one particular drink that they make? Esquire laid out the best Martinis in the country, and a North Carolina restaurant was recognized for its special drink concoction. In fact, this martini infuses the use of garlic, making it a distinct taste.

Neng Jr's is the local establishment that is stirring this drink. When you consider why you visit the establishment of your choice that makes that signature cocktail, a few important details come to mind.

First, even though the recipe is likely no secret, there's something about this local place that makes it taste and feel like no place else. Even if it's a special drink mix that no other restaurant has on the menu. In addition, you likely tried to make this drink at home yourself, maybe even at a gathering you were hosting, but still, it's not the same.

How you stir a martini is always important to the final product. So are the chilled temperature, the proportions of drinks, and the twists that make up the special martini. Lastly, don't underestimate one of the most essential parts of a martini experience—namely, the glass it is served in.

As you know, a martini is meant to be sipped. It looks as fancy and delicate as it tastes. It is usually synonymous with being in the company of others at the table or bar. The martini is simply part of the evening.

For example, former Colts punter and current show host Pat McAfee recently hosted an NFL draft show with Bill Belichick. When he announced this special, he detailed how it came to be over a secret dinner he had with Belichick. The only detail shared was that McAfee drank espresso martinis during the private session. The point here is that this drink was part of the memorable experience that ultimately led to one of his biggest show accomplishments.

Located at 701 Haywood Rd in Asheville, you will find Neng Jr's, which they call the "first Filipinx restaurant of its kind," in the area. In fact, they have only been open for less than two years.

The martini is called the "Abodo." The secret ingredient is the garlic. It's "A cocktail with flavors of the Philippines infused, the adobo martini is vodka-based with dry vermouth, sherry, black pepper and bay leaf, finished with garlic and soy," the Asheville Citizen Times says.

Neng Jr's is only open Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 PM to 10 PM.