Cocktails that pair with

Steamed Mussels

Across 6 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Classic Martini

6 dishes

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works

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

Works with Steamed Mussels · Beer Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels In Ginger · Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels +2 more Steamed Mussels · Beer Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels In Ginger · Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels With Sherry, Tomatoes And Garlic · Fresh Steamed Mussels With Shallots, Fresh Cream, Tomato

Dirty Martini

6 dishes

Martini family

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

Why it works

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

Works with Steamed Mussels · Beer Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels In Ginger · Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels +2 more Steamed Mussels · Beer Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels In Ginger · Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels With Sherry, Tomatoes And Garlic · Fresh Steamed Mussels With Shallots, Fresh Cream, Tomato

Gin & Tonic

6 dishes

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works

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

Works with Steamed Mussels · Beer Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels In Ginger · Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels +2 more Steamed Mussels · Beer Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels In Ginger · Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels With Sherry, Tomatoes And Garlic · Fresh Steamed Mussels With Shallots, Fresh Cream, Tomato

Sidecar

5 dishes

Shaken sours

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

Why it works

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

Works with Steamed Mussels · Beer Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels In Ginger · Steamed Mussels With Sherry, Tomatoes And Garlic +1 more Steamed Mussels · Beer Steamed Mussels · Steamed Mussels In Ginger · Steamed Mussels With Sherry, Tomatoes And Garlic · Fresh Steamed Mussels With Shallots, Fresh Cream, Tomato

Daiquiri

Shaken sours

White rum, fresh lime, sugar. The simplest, brightest sour ever invented.

Why it works with Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels

Bright citrus and ginger balance Thai's chili-lime-sugar-fish-sauce four-way attack.

Margarita

Shaken sours

Tequila, fresh lime, triple sec. Salt rim optional but recommended.

Why it works with Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels

Bright citrus and ginger balance Thai's chili-lime-sugar-fish-sauce four-way attack.

Mojito

Tropical & tiki

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

Why it works with Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels

Bright citrus and ginger balance Thai's chili-lime-sugar-fish-sauce four-way attack.

Moscow Mule

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works with Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels

Bright citrus and ginger balance Thai's chili-lime-sugar-fish-sauce four-way attack.