In the eternal words of American writer James Thurber, “One martini is all right. Two are too many, and three are not enough,” and that’s exactly what Grey Goose is bringing to a trio of Australia’s best cocktail bars this month – a triple-threat of exactingly constructed martini flights.
The mixology masters behind the bars of Maybe Sammy in Sydney, SK Steak & Oyster in Brisbane, and Apollo Inn in Melbourne have teamed up with Grey Goose vodka to create flights of “tiny tinis” in a month-long celebration of the iconic martini. Mini martinis are an increasingly popular offering from cocktail bars globally, bringing a “less is more” approach that allows drinkers to enjoy multiple libations without risking a headache.
The Grey Goose martini flights will be available from all three venues with a price of $45, while if you’re hunting for a full serving of each venue’s signature martini, The Maybe Sammy Martini is priced $26, and The Apollo Inn Martini is priced $30. The full measure SK Martini brings a little extra with it, served with a freshly shucked Gazander Oyster and a bump of ARS Italica Caviar for $95.
Here’s a breakdown of exactly what to expect when visiting each venue.
The Maybe Sammy Martini
The Maybe Sammy Martini’s ingredients include:
- Grey Goose Vodka,
- Noilly Prat,
- Distillery Botanica Lemon Myrtle,
- Bitters.
“Before Maybe Sammy even opened, I wanted to create a signature moment for our guests,” says Maybe Sammy co-owner Stefano Catino. ” I’d read about Harry’s Bar in Venice serving mini cocktails and thought, ‘no one’s done this in Australia,’ so we put it on our very first menu – tiny serves of classics, alongside reimagined forgotten recipes.”
“Seven years on, it’s become part of our DNA: a way to enjoy multiple serves without overindulging, and a fresh take on one of the most iconic cocktails in history: the Martini. That’s why partnering with Grey Goose, Apollo Inn, and SK on the Tiny Tini program feels so natural – it’s a celebration of the serve that first inspired us, brought to life with one of the world’s best vodkas.”
The Apollo Inn Martini
The Apollo Inn Martini’s ingredients include:
- Grey Goose Vodka,
- Vermouth Blend,
- Mildura Mandarin.
“It’s been wonderful to have the opportunity to work alongside our peers from some of the East Coast’s best bars, and to see how each has put their own spin on the most iconic of cocktails – the martini, using a spirit as revered as Grey Goose,” says Apollo Inn Bar Manager Lachlan Bentley.
The SK Martini
The SK Martini’s ingredients include:
- Grey Goose Vodka,
- Vermouth Blend,
- Kiwami & Caviar,
- Olive Brine.
“Our Tiny Tini is a true reflection of SK – refined, confident, and built on the best,” says St Alban’s Group Bar Manager Tim Speechly. “At first glance, it presents with the crisp, clean silhouette of a classic martini, but beneath that clarity lies a defining difference.”
“We fat-wash Grey Goose vodka with rendered Kiwami beef fat and Ars Italica white sturgeon caviar, then allow it to rest for two days. The result is a spirit that retains the martini’s clarity and structure while delivering a savoury, umami-laced undercurrent – a depth and richness that quietly assert the essence of SK.”
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The palmarès of all three venues are beyond question, all of which are counted on the World’s 50 Best Lists, including Maybe Sammy ranked as the 26th Best bar, Apollo Inn named in the Best Discovery Bars, and SK is housed within The Calile Hotel, the 25th Best Hotel in the world.
So if you’re in the mood for not one, but three martinis this month, the Grey Goose martini flights will be available to order across the country from September 3 until October 5.
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