Cocktails pairings for Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa

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

Martini family

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

Why it works with Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa

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

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa

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

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works with Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa

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

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa

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

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Black Bean Cakes With Fresh Salsa

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