Cocktails that pair with

Bolognese

Across 30 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Old Fashioned

10 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works

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

Works with Duck Bolognese · Lamb Bolognese · Pork Bolognese · Turkey Bolognese +6 more Duck Bolognese · Lamb Bolognese · Pork Bolognese · Turkey Bolognese · Chicken Bolognese · Ragu Alla Bolognese · Beef & Pork Bolognese · Best With Duck Bolognese · Bolognese Sauce With Pork · Cornish Hen With Bolognese Sauce

Boulevardier

Classic & stirred

Bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth. The whiskey Negroni — richer, less bitter.

Why it works with Lamb Bolognese

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

Espresso Martini

Martini family

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

Why it works with Tortelloni Bolognese

Big-roast, caramel-deep, and coffee-tinged pours echo cocoa bitterness and bring sweet body.

Sazerac

Classic & stirred

Rye, absinthe rinse, sugar, Peychauds bitters. New Orleans dark and aromatic.

Why it works with Lamb Bolognese

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

Sidecar

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Lamb Bolognese

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.