Cocktails pairings for Steelhead Trout With Vanilla Clams

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works with Steelhead Trout With Vanilla Clams

Crisp, clean, lightly herbal pours stay out of the way of delicate fish — texture without weight.

Martini family

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

Why it works with Steelhead Trout With Vanilla Clams

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 Steelhead Trout With Vanilla Clams

Crisp, clean, lightly herbal pours stay out of the way of delicate fish — texture without weight.

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works with Steelhead Trout With Vanilla Clams

Crisp, clean, lightly herbal pours stay out of the way of delicate fish — texture without weight.

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Steelhead Trout With Vanilla Clams

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

Highball & long drinks

Gin, lemon, sugar, soda. The original summer cooler.

Why it works with Steelhead Trout With Vanilla Clams

Crisp, clean, lightly herbal pours stay out of the way of delicate fish — texture without weight.