The Tzatziki Martini. Creamy. Greek. Adventurous.

There is one cocktail on our menu that almost every guest asks about. Before anyone even orders it, the question usually comes up.

“Why isn’t it creamy?”

The Tzatziki Martini sounds like it should be thick, rich and yoghurt-heavy. After all, tzatziki itself is made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic and dill. But when the drink arrives at the table, it looks completely clear.

That surprise is exactly where the story of this cocktail begins.

Read our menu here.

Infusion Before Clarification

To create the drink, we start by infusing our spirit with the classic ingredients of tzatziki: cucumber, yogurt, dill and garlic. The mixture rests for around 48 hours, allowing the flavours to fully integrate with the spirit.

At this stage the liquid looks exactly how you might imagine. Cloudy, thick and very far from the clean martini you see served at the bar.

That’s where the second step comes in.

Removing the Colour, Keeping the Flavour

After the infusion, the cocktail goes through a clarification process. This technique removes the yogurt solids and colour from the liquid while leaving behind the flavour and the subtle creamy texture.

The result is a drink that is clear and elegant, but still carries the unmistakable character of tzatziki. Fresh cucumber, herbal dill and a gentle savoury depth from the garlic all remain present in the glass.

It surprises people every single time.

Weeks of Trial and Error

Getting to the final recipe was not easy. The drink took weeks of testing and adjustments before we were happy with it.

Small changes in ratios, infusion times and clarification methods completely altered the result. Some early versions were too savoury. Others lost the balance entirely.

Eventually, the drink started to come together, and what began as an experiment slowly became something much bigger.

Why We Changed the Spirit

Originally, this cocktail was built using Absolut Vodka. It worked well, but something always felt slightly disconnected from the rest of our menu.

We later switched the base spirit to Gin Mare, a Mediterranean gin known for its herbal character. The botanicals in the gin, especially the savoury and herbal notes, suddenly tied everything together. It felt far more aligned with the Mediterranean influence behind Nectar.

That change transformed the cocktail into what it is today.

Our Most Curious Cocktail

The Tzatziki Martini has quickly become one of the drinks guests talk about the most. Some people order it immediately. Others spend ten minutes staring at the menu trying to decide whether they are brave enough.

And honestly, we will never try to convince anyone to order it.

But if you ever find yourself looking at the menu and wondering what it might taste like, there is really only one way to find out.

Sometimes the most unexpected cocktail becomes the one you remember the most.

Reserve your Table today