Cocktails that pair with
Across 4 related dishes — most-paired first.
Classic & stirred
Bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth. The whiskey Negroni — richer, less bitter.
Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.
Works with Bacon Dressing · Hot Bacon Dressing · Warm Bacon Dressing · Warm Spinach Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing
Bourbon & American whiskey
Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.
Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.
Works with Bacon Dressing · Hot Bacon Dressing · Warm Bacon Dressing · Warm Spinach Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing
Highball & long drinks
Tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, salt, soda. The taco-day default.
Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.
Works with Bacon Dressing · Hot Bacon Dressing · Warm Bacon Dressing · Warm Spinach Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing
Shaken sours
Bourbon, fresh lemon, sugar, optional egg-white foam.
Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.
Works with Bacon Dressing · Hot Bacon Dressing · Warm Bacon Dressing · Warm Spinach Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing
Shaken sours
Gin and fresh lime — as stripped-down as a sour gets.
Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.
Vodka & gin
Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.
Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.
Shaken sours
Tequila, fresh lime, triple sec. Salt rim optional but recommended.
Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.
Tropical & tiki
White rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda. Cuban summer in a glass.
Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.
Vodka & gin
Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.
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