Classic Martini
Vodka & gin
Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.
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Cosmopolitan
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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Daiquiri
Shaken sours
White rum, fresh lime, sugar. The simplest, brightest sour ever invented.
Why it works
Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.
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Espresso Martini
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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Mai Tai
Tropical & tiki
Aged rum, orgeat, orange curaçao, lime. Tiki royalty.
Why it works
Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.
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Piña Colada
Tropical & tiki
Rum, pineapple, coconut cream. Vacation in liquid form.
Why it works
Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.
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Sidecar
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.
Works with Pineapple Cake · Upside-down Pineapple Cake