Cocktails that pair with

Garlic Shrimp

Across 14 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Mojito

11 dishes

Tropical & tiki

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

Why it works

Herb-forward, clean, lightly sweet drinks echo the fresh-herb-and-fish-sauce palette.

Works with Garlic Shrimp · Bacon-garlic Shrimp · Garlic Shrimp Kabob · Lemon Garlic Shrimp +7 more Garlic Shrimp · Bacon-garlic Shrimp · Garlic Shrimp Kabob · Lemon Garlic Shrimp · Spicy Garlic Shrimp · Ginger-garlic Shrimp · Tomato Garlic Shrimp · Grilled Garlic Shrimp · Vietnamese Garlic Shrimp · Garlic Shrimp With Bok Choy · Grilled Rosemary Garlic Shrimp

Margarita

Shaken sours

Tequila, fresh lime, triple sec. Salt rim optional but recommended.

Why it works with Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Old Fashioned

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works with Bacon-garlic Shrimp

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

Paloma

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Whiskey Sour

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Bacon-garlic Shrimp

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