Cocktails pairings for Pierogies

5 dishes

Martini family

Vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur. Dessert and digestif in one.

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

5 dishes

Shaken sours

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

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

4 dishes

Martini family

Vodka, cranberry, lime, triple sec. The pink one — tarter than it looks.

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works with Pierogies With Bacon And Sour Cream

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

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works with Pierogies With Bacon And Sour Cream

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

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Pierogies With Bacon And Sour Cream

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

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Pierogies With Bacon And Sour Cream

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