Cocktails pairings for Seared Sea Scallops, Cucumber Salad, Saffron Coulis

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works with Seared Sea Scallops, Cucumber Salad, Saffron Coulis

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.

Martini family

Martini with olive brine — savory, umami-edged, food-loving.

Why it works with Seared Sea Scallops, Cucumber Salad, Saffron Coulis

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Seared Sea Scallops, Cucumber Salad, Saffron Coulis

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works with Seared Sea Scallops, Cucumber Salad, Saffron Coulis

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint, soda. The Negronis softer cousin.

Why it works with Seared Sea Scallops, Cucumber Salad, Saffron Coulis

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Seared Sea Scallops, Cucumber Salad, Saffron Coulis

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.