Cocktails with Mare Santo
Mare Santo was not made to hide in a mix. But sometimes, when paired with care, it reveals itself in new ways - brighter, deeper, unexpected. Here are three cocktails I personally recommend, where the wine remains the voice, not just the background.
Prefer Cuveé Prestige?
Mare & Vermouth
Like a walk through a pine forest by the sea.
Best with: Mare Santo Cuvée75 ml
Mare Santo Cuvée25 ml
dry white vermouth
1 drop olive brine (optional)
Green olive or rosemary for garnish
Serve cold in a chilled tumbler, no ice.
Let it open slowly.
Minimal. Mediterranean. Memorable.
Sea Smoke
Dry, herbal, and a little mysterious.
Best with: Mare Santo Cuvée
80 ml Mare Santo Cuvée
15 ml dry gin (preferably with coastal or herbal notes)
5 ml elderflower cordial
1 thin cucumber ribbon
Build gently in a chilled white wine glass.
No ice. Stir once, slowly.
Garnish with cucumber and serve immediately.
It’s not about sweetness. It’s about freshness, clarity, and something that lingers just out of reach.
Prefer Rosé?
The Adriatic Spritz
Fresh. Salty. With a little wildness.
Best with: Mare Santo Rosé
90 ml Mare Santo Rosé
30 ml bergamot liqueur (or dry limoncello)
1 splash soda
Lemon peel & thyme sprig
Build over ice in a large wine glass.
Stir gently. Serve with olives or salted almonds.
This isn’t your usual orange spritz.
A Final Note
Don’t overdo it.
These are not loud drinks.
They’re quiet, like Mare Santo itself.
Let the bubbles speak and don’t forget to sip slowly.
– A. Serra, Sommelier
Silent Sunset
Soft bubbles, bitter edges, citrus oil.
Best with: Mare Santo Rosé
90 ml Mare Santo Rosé
15 ml red bitter (like Cappelletti or Select)
1 dash grapefruit bitters
Orange twist
Serve in a flute or a small wine glass.
No stirring. Just let the colors and aromas rise.
Perfect before dinner. Or instead of one.
A Final Note
Don’t overdo it.
These are not loud drinks.
They’re quiet, like Mare Santo itself.
Let the bubbles speak and don’t forget to sip slowly.
– A. Serra, Sommelier
