Cajun Shrimp

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

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Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Works with Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp Boil · Cajun Shrimp Pasta · Cajun Shrimp Salad +10 more Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp Boil · Cajun Shrimp Pasta · Cajun Shrimp Salad · Spicy Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp Alfredo · Cajun Shrimp And Grits · Cajun Shrimp With Grits · Cajun Shrimp Andouille Stew · Cajun Shrimp And Chicken Pasta · Cajun Shrimp With Corn Flapjacks · Peppered Salmon With Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa · Cajun Shrimp With Andouille Sausage Kabob

Shaken sours

Gin and fresh lime — as stripped-down as a sour gets.

Works with Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp Boil · Cajun Shrimp Pasta · Cajun Shrimp Salad +9 more Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp Boil · Cajun Shrimp Pasta · Cajun Shrimp Salad · Spicy Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp Alfredo · Cajun Shrimp And Grits · Cajun Shrimp With Grits · Cajun Shrimp Andouille Stew · Cajun Shrimp And Chicken Pasta · Cajun Shrimp With Corn Flapjacks · Peppered Salmon With Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp With Andouille Sausage Kabob

Tropical & tiki

White rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda. Cuban summer in a glass.

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Aperitivo & low-ABV

Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice. Sunset orange — Italian summer.

Works with Cajun Shrimp Pasta · Cajun Shrimp Salad · Cajun Shrimp And Chicken Pasta

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Works with Spicy Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa · Cajun Shrimp With Andouille Sausage Kabob

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Campari, soda water, orange. Bitter, low-proof, conversation-starting.

Works with Cajun Shrimp Pasta · Cajun Shrimp And Chicken Pasta

Shaken sours

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

Works with Spicy Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa

Vodka & gin

Bittersweet, herbal, the aperitivo standard.

Works with Cajun Shrimp Pasta · Cajun Shrimp And Chicken Pasta

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Works with Cajun Shrimp Andouille Stew · Cajun Shrimp With Andouille Sausage Kabob

Highball & long drinks

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

Works with Spicy Cajun Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa

Shaken sours

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

Martini family

Martini with olive brine — savory, umami-edged, food-loving.

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint, soda. The Negronis softer cousin.

Classic & stirred

Rye, sweet vermouth, bitters, brandied cherry. The quintessential brown-spirit cocktail.

Highball & long drinks

Gin, lemon, sugar, soda. The original summer cooler.

Shaken sours

Bourbon, fresh lemon, sugar, optional egg-white foam.