These NYC bars are participating in the first-ever World Gin Week

"World Gin Week—a brand-new annual celebration founded by spirits expert Philip Duff and hospitality entrepreneur Karl Finegan—will run June 13-20 with tastings, pop-ups, seminars and martini-fueled parties stretching from New York to Hong Kong, London, Sydney and beyond."

"New York is serving as one of the event's central hubs, with many of the marquee events unfolding at The Ivory Peacock, the Flatiron cocktail destination known for its collection of more than 1,200 gins. The inaugural edition aims to celebrate gin's history, versatility and enduring influence on cocktail culture while encouraging bars worldwide to craft special menus and gin-forward experiences."

"New York's programming kicks off on World Gin Day, June 13, with a World Gin Day Celebration and opening party at Finegan's The Ivory Peacock, where attendees can sample a wide range of gins served as G&Ts and martinis, alongside passed hors d'oeuvres. A London cocktail bar residency follows on June 14 and 15, bringing an acclaimed U.K. bar team stateside for a two-night takeover."

"The week wraps on June 20 with World Martini Day events that include educational seminars led by drinks luminaries like Dale DeGroff, Allen Katz, Steve Schneider and Natasha Bahrami, followed by a closing party featuring pop-up bars and signature martinis from some of the city's best cocktail spots, including Sip & Guzzle, Bar Madonna and Room 207."

World Gin Week is an annual June 13–20 festival devoted to gin, featuring tastings, pop-ups, seminars, and martini-fueled parties across major cities worldwide. New York serves as a central hub at The Ivory Peacock, a Flatiron cocktail destination with more than 1,200 gins. The inaugural event celebrates gin’s history, versatility, and lasting influence on cocktail culture while encouraging bars globally to create gin-forward menus and experiences. Programming includes a World Gin Day celebration and opening party, a London cocktail bar residency with a U.K. team takeover, and World Martini Day events with educational seminars and closing parties. Participating bars and brands can donate to bartender and drinks-related charities.

Read at Time Out New York