Kolkata is buzzing with anticipation as the city prepares to celebrate World Martini Day 2025 on Saturday, June 21st. Observed annually on the third Saturday of June, this global event invites cocktail enthusiasts and connoisseurs to raise a glass to the timeless elegance and evolving variations of the iconic Martini.
More than just a beverage, the Martini—traditionally crafted from gin or vodka and vermouth, often garnished with an olive or a lemon twist—has long stood as a symbol of sophistication and creative mixology. Whether preferred “shaken or stirred,” dry, dirty, or with a citrusy kick, its enduring appeal remains undiminished.
This year, Kolkata’s vibrant food, beverage, and hospitality scene is set to shimmer with style, with several premier establishments unveiling specially curated Martini menus to honor the occasion. From luxurious lounges to esteemed five-star hotels, the city is ready to celebrate with a surge of “GINspiration.”
Leading venues across Kolkata are preparing to showcase their mixological prowess with an array of signature Martini creations:
Lucky Tigerr will feature the Martini Rosso Italy, a traditional sweet Italian vermouth rich in herbs, citrus, and spice, priced at ₹325 for 30ml.
ATM Bar & Kitchen will present its bespoke ATM 0° Martini, a unique blend of gin, homemade vermouth, kumquat pickle, and cherry bitters, available for ₹795++.
Yauatcha, Kolkata, offers a refreshing Citrus Martini, combining gin, vodka, limoncello, passion fruit, grapefruit, and orange for ₹695 + taxes.
Fabbrica Originale will stick to the timeless elegance of a Classic Martini, a clean and crisp harmony of gin and dry vermouth, priced at ₹795.
Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata will serve a straightforward Dry Martini, a classic presentation with a signature olive, for ₹545 + taxes.
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences is set to offer a Classic Revival Martini, featuring gin, vermouth, and a choice of lemon twist or olive garnish, at ₹650 + taxes.
“World Martini Day transcends merely enjoying a drink; it’s a moment to honor an enduring icon in the world of mixology,” commented a spokesperson from Barcats, a global platform dedicated to bar culture and an annual supporter of the event. “It provides an opportunity for mixologists to innovate, venues to celebrate, and patrons to savor a piece of cocktail history.”
Kolkata’s dynamic food and beverage scene, celebrated for its flair and diverse flavors, has enthusiastically embraced this tradition. With distinctive offerings for both gin aficionados and cocktail connoisseurs, World Martini Day 2025 in the city promises to be an unforgettable blend of elegance, exquisite taste, and celebrated experience.
