Cocktails pairings for Asian Pork With Light Sweet Lime Vinaigrette Sauce

Classic & stirred

Bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth. The whiskey Negroni — richer, less bitter.

Why it works with Asian Pork With Light Sweet Lime Vinaigrette Sauce

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Martini family

Vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur. Dessert and digestif in one.

Why it works with Asian Pork With Light Sweet Lime Vinaigrette Sauce

Sweet-roasty, citrus-edged, and bitter-soft pours all keep dessert from cloying.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works with Asian Pork With Light Sweet Lime Vinaigrette Sauce

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Highball & long drinks

Tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, salt, soda. The taco-day default.

Why it works with Asian Pork With Light Sweet Lime Vinaigrette Sauce

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Asian Pork With Light Sweet Lime Vinaigrette Sauce

Sweet-roasty, citrus-edged, and bitter-soft pours all keep dessert from cloying.

Shaken sours

Bourbon, fresh lemon, sugar, optional egg-white foam.

Why it works with Asian Pork With Light Sweet Lime Vinaigrette Sauce

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.