Cocktails that pair with
Across 3 related dishes — most-paired first.
Martini family
Vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur. Dessert and digestif in one.
Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.
Works with Bean Cakes · Spicy Black Bean Cakes · Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa
Shaken sours
Cognac, lemon, orange liqueur. Old-world elegance in a coupe.
Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.
Works with Bean Cakes · Spicy Black Bean Cakes · Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa
Martini family
Vodka, cranberry, lime, triple sec. The pink one — tarter than it looks.
Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.
Works with Bean Cakes · Spicy Black Bean Cakes
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.
Works with Spicy Black Bean Cakes · Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa
Vodka & gin
Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.
Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.
Works with Spicy Black Bean Cakes · Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa
Highball & long drinks
Tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, salt, soda. The taco-day default.
Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.
Works with Spicy Black Bean Cakes · Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa
Shaken sours
White rum, fresh lime, sugar. The simplest, brightest sour ever invented.
Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.
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.
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