Clear spirits are anything but plain. From botanical-packed gins to silky, ultra-clean vodkas, the gin and vodka shelves at Apex Aqua Vitae in Apex, North Carolina are built for perfect martinis, gin and tonics, and everything in between.
A garden of gins
Gin lovers can range from the crisp, juniper-forward classics — Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, Plymouth and Boodles — to the aromatic and modern. Hendrick’s brings cucumber and rose, the color-shifting Empress 1908 adds theatre, and the intricate Monkey 47 layers dozens of botanicals into one remarkable pour.
It is the ideal shelf for building a bespoke gin and tonic, or for the botanical backbone of our signature Vespera cocktail.
Vodka, from classic to craft
For martinis and spritzes, the vodka selection covers every preference: Grey Goose, Belvedere, Ketel One, Tito’s and Absolut Elyx — the very vodka we infuse with tomato for our Caprese Martini. Craft and flavored options like Chopin, Reyka, Crystal Head and Ketel One Botanical Cucumber Mint add variety.
Tell your bartender how you take your martini — bone-dry, dirty or with a twist — and they will build it to order.
Building your perfect martini
The martini is where gin and vodka truly show their character, and small choices make a big difference. Gin brings botanicals and complexity; vodka brings clean, silky neutrality. From there it is all about your preferences — dry or wet, shaken or stirred, olive or a twist, bone-dry or dirty.
Our bartenders treat the martini as a personal, made-to-order ritual, and the depth of our clear-spirit library means we can tailor it precisely to your taste. Whether you are a devoted gin drinker or a vodka purist, a great martini at Apex Aqua Vitae is one of the simplest luxuries you can order in the Triangle.
Good to know
- Bar: Apex Aqua Vitae — Liquid Luxury & Bar
- Category: Spirits
- Where: Apex, North Carolina, in the heart of the Raleigh–Durham–Cary Triangle
- Easy to reach from: Cary, Raleigh, Morrisville and Holly Springs
- Explore or reserve: lightpink-chamois-855074.hostingersite.com/ or call 919-267-4246
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Frequently asked questions
What premium gins are available in Apex, NC?
Apex Aqua Vitae carries Monkey 47, Hendrick’s, Empress 1908, Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray No. Ten and more.
Which vodkas do you have?
Grey Goose, Belvedere, Ketel One, Tito’s, Absolut Elyx, Chopin and craft options like Reyka and Crystal Head.
Can you make a custom martini?
Yes — tell your bartender your preference and we will build a gin or vodka martini to your taste.
Visit Apex Aqua Vitae — Liquid Luxury & Bar in Apex, North Carolina. Explore the full menu at lightpink-chamois-855074.hostingersite.com/ or call 919-267-4246. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
See the full lists under Liquid Library — Gin and Vodka.