Cocktails that pair with

Tart

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Espresso Martini

30 dishes

Martini family

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

Why it works

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

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Sidecar

30 dishes

Shaken sours

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

Why it works

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

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Cosmopolitan

28 dishes

Martini family

Vodka, cranberry, lime, triple sec. The pink one — tarter than it looks.

Why it works

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

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Gimlet

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Tartare

Bright acidity and clean botanicals mirror the raw-fish kitchen — sharpness over richness.

Negroni

Vodka & gin

Bittersweet, herbal, the aperitivo standard.

Why it works with Olive Tart

Salt-loving, bitter, brine-friendly pours echo aperitivo-bar small bites.

Paloma

Highball & long drinks

Tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, salt, soda. The taco-day default.

Why it works with Tart Bacon

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Whiskey Sour

Shaken sours

Bourbon, fresh lemon, sugar, optional egg-white foam.

Why it works with Tart Bacon

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.