Tucked away downstairs (next to Sligos) is Martinique Deux - a speak-easy with great drinks and a relaxed, fun, friendly atmosphere. Owner James Matika had spent summers in Wildwood in the 80's with his father, who had purchased Martinique on Oak & Boardwalk.
As time went on, James settled in Media. He fell in love with the bar industry here. "I worked here for a decade. It rings true: 'Media is everybody's hometown.' It's such a rich community. I wanted Martinique Deux to be a part of that community."
THE SOLAR FLARE
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz jalapeño-infused tequila
- 1.5 oz pineapple juice
- .25 oz cranberry juice
- Tajin seasoning
- pineapple slice
Directions:
- Pour Tajín season onto a small plate
- Wet the rim of your glass with the pineapple slice
- Dip the rim into the Tajín seasoning
- Fill glass with ice
- Put ice in a shaker
- Pour tequila, pineapple juice and cranberry juice into the shaker and shake
- Pour liquid throuh strainer over the ice in the glass
- Skewer the pinapple slice with a festive toothpick and dip the slice into the Tajín seasoning on the plate
- Finish the glass with short straws and the pineapple skewer
Tajín Clásico was first combined on December 23, 1985 by Horacio Fernandez in Mexico. He putput mild chile peppers and lime as a powder along with sea salt - a tribute to his grandmother's ("Mama Necha") sauce.
"Spicy, tangy, and sweett - fruity with a punch. It's a great spring/summer drink. Don't fear the jalapeño-infused tequila! ." - Martinque Deux customer