Cocktails pairings for Kung Pao Chicken

2 dishes

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works

Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.

2 dishes

Highball & long drinks

Dark rum, ginger beer, lime. Caribbean fire — cuts through fatty foods.

Why it works

Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.

2 dishes

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works

Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.

2 dishes

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works

Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.

2 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

2 dishes

Shaken sours

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

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.