Spanish Coastal Martini
A smooth, balanced martini with a subtle coastal twist. Gin meets delicate fino sherry, olive brine, and a touch of olive oil for a cocktail that is savory, slightly bright, and effortlessly elegant.
This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz London dry gin
½ oz fino sherry or dry vermouth
½ oz Castelvetrano olive brine
1 barspoon good olive oil
1 dash orange bitters
3 Castelvetrano olives, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the gin, fino sherry or dry vermouth, olive brine, olive oil, and orange bitters to a mixing glass.
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until very cold.
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with three Castelvetrano olives or a lemon twist.
Notes from the Bar
GIN CHOICE
We recommend Beefeater gin for this cocktail. Its classic London dry profile gives the drink structure while allowing the savory olive notes and delicate sherry to shine.
OLIVES matter
Castelvetrano olives are our preferred garnish because of their buttery texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. They create a smoother finish in the drink. If you prefer a brinier martini, feel free to use your favorite olive instead.
SHERRY VS VERMOUTH
A traditional Spanish-style martini would typically use fino sherry. It brings a light, slightly nutty character that pairs beautifully with the olive brine. If you cannot find fino sherry, dry vermouth works well as a substitute. We often use Dolin Dry Vermouth.
GARNISH options
Three olives make a beautiful presentation, but a lemon twist is also a lovely option if you prefer a brighter finish.
STIR & strain
This cocktail is stirred, not shaken, to maintain a silky, crystal-clear texture. Be sure to pour thoruhg a find strain to help smooth out the olive oil.
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A ritual we return to
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.
We created this for you — and the one you love.
Kevin & Kate
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