Cocktails that pair with

Sambal

Across 6 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Old Fashioned

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works with Roasted Sambal Chicken With Nasi Goreng Rice

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

Tom Collins

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Halibut With Sambal Vinaigrette And Wasabi Cream

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

Whiskey Sour

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Roasted Sambal Chicken With Nasi Goreng Rice

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