Cocktails that pair with

Braised Fennel

Across 2 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Classic Martini

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works with Braised Fennel

Crisp-clean and bitter-herbal pours navigate the famously tricky vegetal-sulphur-tannin trio.

Gin & Tonic

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works with Braised Fennel

Crisp-clean and bitter-herbal pours navigate the famously tricky vegetal-sulphur-tannin trio.

Hugo Spritz

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint, soda. The Negronis softer cousin.

Why it works with Braised Fennel

Crisp-clean and bitter-herbal pours navigate the famously tricky vegetal-sulphur-tannin trio.

Manhattan

Classic & stirred

Rye, sweet vermouth, bitters, brandied cherry. The quintessential brown-spirit cocktail.

Why it works with Buffalo Tenderloin With Braised Fennel, Radishes And Satsuma Tangerine Vinaigrette

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Mojito

Tropical & tiki

White rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda. Cuban summer in a glass.

Why it works with Buffalo Tenderloin With Braised Fennel, Radishes And Satsuma Tangerine Vinaigrette

Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.

Moscow Mule

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works with Buffalo Tenderloin With Braised Fennel, Radishes And Satsuma Tangerine Vinaigrette

Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.

Old Fashioned

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works with Buffalo Tenderloin With Braised Fennel, Radishes And Satsuma Tangerine Vinaigrette

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Paloma

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Buffalo Tenderloin With Braised Fennel, Radishes And Satsuma Tangerine Vinaigrette

Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.

Whiskey Sour

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Buffalo Tenderloin With Braised Fennel, Radishes And Satsuma Tangerine Vinaigrette

Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.