Cocktails that pair with

Fried Shrimp

Across 11 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Classic Martini

9 dishes

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works

Bright, dry, slightly briny pours echo sweet shellfish and refresh between butter dips.

Works with Fried Shrimp · Deep Fried Shrimp · Stir Fried Shrimp · Crispy Fried Shrimp +5 more Fried Shrimp · Deep Fried Shrimp · Stir Fried Shrimp · Crispy Fried Shrimp · Coconut-crusted Fried Shrimp · Fried Shrimp With Peanut Sauce · Stir-fried Shrimp With Noodles · Frebcg Bread And Fried Shrimp Poboy · Crunchy Fried Shrimp With Cayenne Aïoli

Gimlet

9 dishes

Shaken sours

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

Why it works

Hard carbonation and citrus scrub frying oil off the palate between bites.

Works with Fried Shrimp · Deep Fried Shrimp · Stir Fried Shrimp · Crispy Fried Shrimp +5 more Fried Shrimp · Deep Fried Shrimp · Stir Fried Shrimp · Crispy Fried Shrimp · Coconut-crusted Fried Shrimp · Fried Shrimp With Peanut Sauce · Stir-fried Shrimp With Noodles · Frebcg Bread And Fried Shrimp Poboy · Crunchy Fried Shrimp With Cayenne Aïoli

Mojito

9 dishes

Tropical & tiki

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

Why it works

Bright, dry, slightly briny pours echo sweet shellfish and refresh between butter dips.

Works with Fried Shrimp · Deep Fried Shrimp · Stir Fried Shrimp · Crispy Fried Shrimp +5 more Fried Shrimp · Deep Fried Shrimp · Stir Fried Shrimp · Crispy Fried Shrimp · Coconut-crusted Fried Shrimp · Fried Shrimp With Peanut Sauce · Stir-fried Shrimp With Noodles · Frebcg Bread And Fried Shrimp Poboy · Crunchy Fried Shrimp With Cayenne Aïoli

Moscow Mule

9 dishes

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works

Hard carbonation and citrus scrub frying oil off the palate between bites.

Works with Fried Shrimp · Deep Fried Shrimp · Stir Fried Shrimp · Crispy Fried Shrimp +5 more Fried Shrimp · Deep Fried Shrimp · Stir Fried Shrimp · Crispy Fried Shrimp · Coconut-crusted Fried Shrimp · Fried Shrimp With Peanut Sauce · Stir-fried Shrimp With Noodles · Frebcg Bread And Fried Shrimp Poboy · Crunchy Fried Shrimp With Cayenne Aïoli

Tom Collins

9 dishes

Highball & long drinks

Gin, lemon, sugar, soda. The original summer cooler.

Why it works

Hard carbonation and citrus scrub frying oil off the palate between bites.

Works with Fried Shrimp · Deep Fried Shrimp · Stir Fried Shrimp · Crispy Fried Shrimp +5 more Fried Shrimp · Deep Fried Shrimp · Stir Fried Shrimp · Crispy Fried Shrimp · Coconut-crusted Fried Shrimp · Fried Shrimp With Peanut Sauce · Stir-fried Shrimp With Noodles · Frebcg Bread And Fried Shrimp Poboy · Crunchy Fried Shrimp With Cayenne Aïoli