Last Updated:June 21, 2025, 17:41 IST
Celebrated on the third Saturday of June, World Martini Day makes for a perfect time to sip on a martini and elevate your evening.
These creative twists will elevate your evening and add a touch of fun. (AI Generated Image)
There’s just something about a martini, isn’t there? It’s not just a cocktail – it’s a whole mood. It makes you feel like you’ve got it together, like you’ve stepped out of a classic film, or maybe that it’s simply time to kick back and let the day melt away. And what better excuse than World Martini Day to shake things up?
Forget chasing perfection. This is about flavour, fun, and maybe a little chaos on your kitchen counter while you channel your inner mixologist. Whether you’re a purist or a curious sipper, these martini recipes are anything but basic. From bold cold brew twists to gins infused with Indian botanicals – even one that brings the Himalayas straight to your glass – these spins on the classic martini are here to elevate your evening and stir a little joy into the mix.
Kumaon & I Martini
(Crafted by Siddhant Hule, Brand Ambassador, Himmaleh Spirits)
Ingredients
- Kumaon & I Provincial Gin – 60 ml
- Dry Vermouth – 5–10 ml (adjust to taste)
- Lemon Peel – 1 strip, for garnish
Glass: Martini Glass
Method
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add 60ml of Kumaon & I Gin.
- Gradually pour in dry vermouth, adjusting the amount to your desired flavour profile. The more vermouth you use, the more herbal the cocktail will become.
- Stir and strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, adding a bright, citrusy aroma.
Bandarful Espresso Martini
Ingredients
- Bandarful Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur – 15 ml
- Vodka – 45 ml
- Espresso – 1 shot (freshly brewed)
- Sugar Syrup – 7.5 ml
- Fresh Coffee Beans – 3 to 4, for garnish
Glass: Martini Glass
Method
- Mix all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake it well.
- Post double strain the concoction in a martini glass and garnish it with fresh coffee beans.
Jin Jiji Martini
(Crafted by Siddhant Hule, Brand Ambassador, Peak Spirits)
Ingredients
- Jin Jiji Gin – 60 ml
- Martini Bianco – 5 ml
- Capers Brine – 10 ml
- Capers – for garnish
Glass: Martini Glass
Method
- Mix all ingredients and stir well.
- Pour into a Martini glass.
- Elegantly garnish with capers.
- Location :
Delhi, India, India
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