Jalapeño Martini
Jalapeño Martini

By popular demand, Bivacco’s Martini Month continues with a new addition

A great martini never goes out of style. Long associated with polished bars and timeless rituals, the classic cocktail remains one of drinking culture’s enduring icons. By popular demand, Bivacco’s Martini Month continues, with one new addition giving regulars another reason to return.

A frosted Gibson martini on a silver tray beside a small bowl of mixed olives, held aloft in a dimly lit bar.
Lychee Martini with Engine Gin, Lillet and lychee

The waterfront favourite has devoted its attention to one of the world’s most enduring cocktails, presenting four limited-edition martinis that each approach the classic from a distinctly different angle while remaining grounded in the ritual that has made the drink such a fixture of bar culture. A side of olives accompanies every serve. As it should.

Hands holding a garnished amber cocktail in a coupe glass beside a bowl of olives on a marble bar.
Pickled Radish Martini with Bulldog Gin, radish brine and pickled radish
A hand with red nails holds a blush martini in a crystal coupe garnished with a cherry tomato.
Tomato Vodkatini with Skyy Vodka, Martini Bianco, tomato and lemon

The line-up begins with the Pickled Radish Martini, where Bulldog Gin and radish brine bring a savoury, sharply defined character, while the Jalapeño Martini introduces smoky depth and gentle heat through a combination of Juno Gin and mezcal. Those drawn to something softer will find the Lychee Martini particularly appealing, its combination of Engine Gin and Lillet lending delicate sweetness without sacrificing balance, while the Tomato Vodkatini offers a bright, savoury profile built around Skyy Vodka, Martini Bianco, tomato and lemon. New to the lineup is the Truffle Martini, combining gin, olive brine and black truffle for a rich, earthy take on the classic

Following a strong response, Bivacco’s Martini Month continues with the expanded lineup, offering another opportunity to work your way through the collection. Whether your preference leans bright, smoky, sweet or savoury, there’s now one more reason to pull up a seat at the bar.

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