Cocktails pairings for Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works with Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

Bright, dry, slightly briny pours echo sweet shellfish and refresh between butter dips.

Martini family

Vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur. Dessert and digestif in one.

Why it works with Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

Shaken sours

Gin and fresh lime — as stripped-down as a sour gets.

Why it works with Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

Bright, dry, slightly briny pours echo sweet shellfish and refresh between butter dips.

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works with Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

Bright, dry, slightly briny pours echo sweet shellfish and refresh between butter dips.

Tropical & tiki

White rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda. Cuban summer in a glass.

Why it works with Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

Bright, dry, slightly briny pours echo sweet shellfish and refresh between butter dips.

Shaken sours

Cognac, lemon, orange liqueur. Old-world elegance in a coupe.

Why it works with Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.