Martini Mixer

The Martini Mixer Cocktail Party is the finale of The Martini Expo, an assembling of the world’s greatest Martini makers and Martini ingredients. Behind the bar will be a rotating roster of acknowledged Martini Masters mixing up their signature versions of the cocktail, including cocktail legends Dale DeGroff (King Cocktail himself), Julie Reiner (Clover Club, Milady’s), Salvatore Calabrese, Katie Renshaw (Chicago’s Hawksmoor), David Wondrich (legendary cocktail historian and author), Sarah Morrissey (Frenchette, Ernestos, Le Veau d’Or), Masahiro Urushido (Katana Kitten), Jeff Bell (PDT), Takuma Watanabe (Martiny's & Midnight Blue), Phil Ward (Long Island Bar) and William Elliott (Maison Premiere)

5:00P-5:45P Dale DeGroff, Julie Reiner and Phil Ward

5:45P-6:30P Salvatore Calabrese, Takuma Watanabe and Dave Wondrich 

6:30P-7:15P Sarah Morissey, Jeff Bell and Masa Urushido

7:15P-8:00P Katie Renshaw and William Elliot

Simultaneously, the Martini Expo’s curated list of spirit sponsors—including Fords Gin, Farmer’s Gin, Sipsmith Gin, Altamura Vodka, Hayman's Gin, Second Sip Gin, Haku Vodka, Roku Gin, Barr Hill Gin, Atheras Spirits, Sinpatch Vodka, Junipero Gin, Staple Gin, Tenmile Distillery, Listening Rock Gin, Haus Alpanz vermouth portfolio, Carpano Dry Vermouth, Borghetti Espresso Liquer, Sake Ono, Chartreuse, the New York Cocktail Company, Quincy Olives and many more—will have set up shop to discuss and offer samples of their gins, vodkas, vermouths, bitters, garnishes and more.

Food will be provided by the celebrated Hamburger America and Crif Dogs, as well as The Frying Pan Brooklyn and WakuWaku. Additionally, guests will get to enjoy caviar from Tsar Nicoulai Caviar and oysters courtesy of Chartreuse. There will be a jazz trio, a DJ, a photo booth and other sorts of fun. Get ready for the cocktail party of the century!