Cocktails pairings for Braised-lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie With Cream Spinach

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works with Braised-lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie With Cream Spinach

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Shaken sours

Gin and fresh lime — as stripped-down as a sour gets.

Why it works with Braised-lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie With Cream Spinach

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works with Braised-lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie With Cream Spinach

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works with Braised-lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie With Cream Spinach

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Classic & stirred

Rye, absinthe rinse, sugar, Peychauds bitters. New Orleans dark and aromatic.

Why it works with Braised-lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie With Cream Spinach

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Braised-lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie With Cream Spinach

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.