Dark amber stirred gin cocktail served in a chilled coupe glass with condensation, garnished with a small lavender sprig against a black background.

Kevin's Sunday

A stirred, spirit-forward gin cocktail layered with amaro, dry vermouth, and a hint of maraschino for a slow, bittersweet finish.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.

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INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 ounces gin
3/4 ounce Amaro Averna
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
1 dash orange bitters
1 drop saline (optional but highly recommended)
lemon twist or lavender, garnish

Cocktail Method

Add gin, Amaro Averna, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters, and saline (if using) to a mixing glass.
Fill with cold ice and stir for 20–25 seconds until properly chilled and diluted.
Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass.
Express a long lemon peel across the surface and place neatly on the rim.

Notes from the Bar

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Cocktail STRUCTURE

This cocktail is stirred, not shaken. Proper dilution is essential to keep it luminous and structured rather than heavy. Stir the full 20–25 seconds over cold ice.

GIN SELECTION

We recommend Roku or Uncle Val’s for their clean botanical structure. Both allow the amaro to shine while keeping the cocktail balanced and precise.

SALINE DETAILS

A single drop of saline sharpens the citrus and enhances balance. It will not make the drink taste salty, it simply tightens the edges and brightens the finish.

To make your own saline solution, combine 80 grams water with 20 grams fine sea salt (or 4 ounces water with 1 ounce salt). Stir until fully dissolved.

If measuring by volume, combine 1/4 cup water with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fine salt. Store in a small dropper bottle.

GARNISH

Express a long lemon peel generously across the surface before placing it neatly on the rim. The citrus oils set the tone for the first sip.

GLASSWARE

Serve in a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe. Clean lines. No ice. No clutter.

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Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.

Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.

It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.

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