Cocktails that pair with

Leeks

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Boulevardier

6 dishes

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Hickory Smoked Leeks · Pork With Creamed Leeks · Pork Roast With Pears And Leeks · Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder With Pears And Leeks +2 more Hickory Smoked Leeks · Pork With Creamed Leeks · Pork Roast With Pears And Leeks · Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder With Pears And Leeks · Cider-brined Pork Chops With Cream Leeks And Apples · Pistachio-crusted Pork With Plum Sauce And Fried Leeks

Aperol Spritz

5 dishes

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice. Sunset orange — Italian summer.

Why it works

Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.

Works with Prosciutto And Leeks · Spaghetti With Smoked Turkey And Leeks · Prosciutto Cotta, Leeks, Fontina Cheese · Linguine With Chicken, Leeks And Tomatoes +1 more Prosciutto And Leeks · Spaghetti With Smoked Turkey And Leeks · Prosciutto Cotta, Leeks, Fontina Cheese · Linguine With Chicken, Leeks And Tomatoes · Turkey Meat Loaf With Mushrooms Fontina Cheese And Leeks

Dirty Martini

5 dishes

Martini family

Martini with olive brine — savory, umami-edged, food-loving.

Why it works

Soft herbal, lightly smoky, or citrus-clean pours read on the same gentle savory frequency as salmon.

Works with Scallop With Leeks · Scallops And Leeks · Potato Soup With Leeks And Mussels · Salmon And Corn Chowder With Pancetta And Leeks +1 more Scallop With Leeks · Scallops And Leeks · Potato Soup With Leeks And Mussels · Salmon And Corn Chowder With Pancetta And Leeks · Phyllo-wrapped Salmon With Leeks And Red Bell Pepper

Manhattan

5 dishes

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Hickory Smoked Leeks · Spaghetti With Smoked Turkey And Leeks · Chicken Breasts With Leeks And Mushrooms · Chicken Breasts With Leeks And Pine Nuts +1 more Hickory Smoked Leeks · Spaghetti With Smoked Turkey And Leeks · Chicken Breasts With Leeks And Mushrooms · Chicken Breasts With Leeks And Pine Nuts · Pan Seared Sea Bass With Mushrooms And Leeks

Dark n Stormy

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Hickory Smoked Leeks

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Gimlet

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Pan Seared Sea Bass With Mushrooms And Leeks

Crisp, clean, lightly herbal pours stay out of the way of delicate fish — texture without weight.