Martini Lovers Headed To NYC Have Found Their Dream Retreat

For those who truly love martinis, there’s nothing quite like the experience. The chilled glass, the briny, savory libation. Whether we love our martinis shaken or stirred, dirty or with a twist, it’s a perfect way to begin or end a night out.

But for those of us who appreciate martinis as more than a nightcap but as an experience in and of itself, they can now immerse themselves in this libation in a whole new way.

New York City’s The Carlyle has just launched something of a dream promotion for martini lovers everywhere. The Martini Retreat is a themed two-night stay that completely immerses the guest in all things martini.

Those who book a Martini Retreat will spend two nights at The Carlyle in either the Madison Room or Premier Suite and be greeted upon arrival with a Bemelmans Bar Martini Box. This box is a product of the hotel’s bar, which makes countless martinis each night, and is a kit that will include everything needed to make a classic martini. This means items like martini glasses, of course, but also olives, a recipe, strainers, and even signature cocktail napkins.

This welcome martini will be followed up by a 45-minute class at the property’s bar, where the guest can make their ideal martini. Whether they prefer their martini with vodka or gin, dirty or filthy, or even a Vesper, they’ll learn in this class. The martini class is followed by a martini lunch at Dowling’s (which, of course, will include more martinis!), as well as a list of recommendations for other great martinis around New York City to try during their visit. If they can handle more, that is!

“The martini undoubtedly defines the zeitgeist of cocktail culture and nowhere more so than in our home of New York City,” said Marlene Poynder, Managing Director at The Carlyle, in a statement.

The Martini Retreat is now available and starts at $4,895.00 for two people based on availability. This may be a splurge, but it sounds like the perfect bucket list travel experience for the martini lover – they’re going to want to stay very well hydrated, though!