Cocktails that pair with

Smoked Mussel

Across 5 related dishes — most-paired first.

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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 Smoked Mussel · Smoked Mussels · Smoked Mussel Caesar · Smoked Mussel Vichyssoise +1 more Smoked Mussel · Smoked Mussels · Smoked Mussel Caesar · Smoked Mussel Vichyssoise · Quesadillas With Smoked Mussels, Havarti, And Roasted Red Peppers

Daiquiri

Shaken sours

White rum, fresh lime, sugar. The simplest, brightest sour ever invented.

Why it works with Quesadillas With Smoked Mussels, Havarti, And Roasted Red Peppers

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Margarita

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Quesadillas With Smoked Mussels, Havarti, And Roasted Red Peppers

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Moscow Mule

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works with Quesadillas With Smoked Mussels, Havarti, And Roasted Red Peppers

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Paloma

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Quesadillas With Smoked Mussels, Havarti, And Roasted Red Peppers

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.