Discover a Month-Long Martini Revival & Sip Tiny ‘Tini Flights at Three of Australia’s Best Bars

We’ve partnered with Grey Goose to showcase a month-long celebration of martini craft across Australia. Sip smooth, sip responsibly.

Forget everything you thought you knew about martinis. This spring, three of Australia’s most celebrated bars are rewriting the rules — indulgent, stylish, and a little mischievous. Maybe Sammy (Sydney), SK Steak & Oyster (Brisbane) and Apollo Inn (Melbourne) have teamed up with Grey Goose Vodka to launch the Tiny’ Tini flight: a curated trio of mini martinis crafted to let you explore flavour, craftsmanship and artistry in every sip.

Genius in its simplicity, the concept delivers small servings with maximum sophistication. Running from 3rd September to 5th October, this month-long celebration transforms the classic martini into a multi-sensory experience: tangy citrus and bitters, subtle umami undertones, and inventive infusions elevate each drink from cocktail to pure artistry.

Classics, Reimagined

At Maybe Sammy, co-owner Stefano Catino has long championed the tiny serve. “Before Maybe Sammy even opened, I’d read about Harry’s Bar in Venice serving mini cocktails and thought, ‘no one’s done this in Australia,'” he recalls. “So we put it on our first menu — tiny serves of classics alongside reimagined forgotten recipes.”

Seven years on, it’s a signature moment, woven into the bar’s DNA: a way to enjoy multiple serves without tipping the balance, while honouring one of history’s most iconic cocktails. For this collaboration, Catino’s Tiny ‘Tini balances Grey Goose Vodka, Noilly Prat, Distillery Botanica Lemon Myrtle, and bitters — a cocktail that tastes both timeless and audacious.

Brisbane’s SK Steak & Oyster takes a different kind of brilliance. Tim Speechly, Group Bar Manager at St Alban’s Group, elevates martini craftsmanship with a fat-washed Grey Goose Vodka, Kiwami beef fat, and Ars Italica white sturgeon caviar. The result is a pristine cocktail with a whisper of umami — crisp clarity meets deep, savoury sophistication. It’s a martini that murmurs refinement rather than shouts it, proving in one sip why SK resides within The Calile Hotel, a World’s 50 Best property.

In Melbourne, Apollo Inn’s Lachlan Bentley offers his own interpretation: Grey Goose Vodka and Vermouth Blend Mini Martini brightened with Mildura Mandarin. Citrus-forward, fresh, and flirtatiously aromatic, it’s a perfect bridge between afternoon indulgence and moody evening glamour. “Working alongside Maybe Sammy and SK on the Tiny’ Tini program has been a joy,” Bentley says. “Each bar has brought its personality to the cocktail, and yet it all feels like a conversation — one that you get to sip.”

Flights of Fancy

What makes the Tiny’ Tini experience so irresistible is the flight itself. In Sydney and Brisbane, the trio is presented on a bespoke tray; in Melbourne, each martini arrives one by one, building anticipation like a mini performance. Guests can explore the full spectrum of flavours — from citrusy brightness to savoury depth — and savour how each bar interprets the same spirit, all while remaining elegantly small and perfectly balanced.

It’s playful, too. A flight might begin with the delicate tang of Maybe Sammy’s Lemon Myrtle martini, move to SK’s audacious umami infusion, and finish with the juicy mandarin flourish of Apollo Inn. In essence, it’s a taste of three cities, three visions, and three distinct interpretations of one iconic cocktail.

For those seeking the full experience, each venue also offers the Tiny’ Tini in regular size. Maybe Sammy’s classic martini is $26; Apollo Inn’s Mandarin rendition is $30; and SK’s indulgent creation — paired with a freshly shucked Gazander oyster and a hint of caviar — is $95. It’s a masterclass in indulgence and sensory theatre, delivered one elegantly crafted sip at a time.

Small Luxuries

The genius of the Tiny’ Tini flight is that it satisfies every craving at once: refined, playful, and effortlessly social. It’s for the drinker eager to explore without committing, the friend group comparing notes, the date-night duo flirting over bites and sips. It’s about the moment, the gleam of the glass, the aroma that hits before the first sip, the slow unfolding of flavours that beckon you back. Anchored by the impeccable quality of Grey Goose Vodka — distilled from single-origin Picardie wheat and pure spring water — every sip is unmistakably exceptional.

As mini cocktails take the world by storm, this collaboration proves Australia can play at the highest level. It’s a month-long celebration of creativity, craft, and the enduring allure of the martini.

Tiny in size, monumental in experience: the Grey Goose Tiny’ Tini flights are available from 3rd September to 5th October at Maybe Sammy, SK Steak & Oyster, and Apollo Inn. Book your table, grab your friends, and dive into a journey of flavours that’s part performance, pure pleasure. Sip Smooth, Sip Responsibly.

Writer

Kelsey Harrington

2 September 2025

Kelsey Harrington is a Melbourne-based writer with a sharp eye for the city's ever-evolving food, wine, arts, and culture scene. Her journey into the creative industry took the scenic route—what started as a passion for capturing Melbourne’s energy through a camera lens led her to Sitchu, where she worked her way up to Melbourne Editor. With over four years in the industry, she’s all about uncovering the best places to eat, drink, and explore. Off the clock? You’ll find her diving into a platter of fresh oysters and crudo, gallery-hopping, or sipping an extra dirty martini while plotting her next adventure.