Cocktails that pair with
Across 5 related dishes — most-paired first.
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.
Works with Carnitas · Pork Carnitas · Carnitas Tacos · Carnitas Pork Roast +1 more Carnitas · Pork Carnitas · Carnitas Tacos · Carnitas Pork Roast · Carnitas Tacos With Green Onion Rajas
Shaken sours
Tequila, fresh lime, triple sec. Salt rim optional but recommended.
Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.
Works with Carnitas · Pork Carnitas · Carnitas Tacos · Carnitas Pork Roast +1 more Carnitas · Pork Carnitas · Carnitas Tacos · Carnitas Pork Roast · Carnitas Tacos With Green Onion Rajas
Vodka & gin
Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.
Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.
Works with Carnitas · Pork Carnitas · Carnitas Tacos · Carnitas Pork Roast +1 more Carnitas · Pork Carnitas · Carnitas Tacos · Carnitas Pork Roast · Carnitas Tacos With Green Onion Rajas
Highball & long drinks
Tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, salt, soda. The taco-day default.
Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.
Works with Carnitas · Pork Carnitas · Carnitas Tacos · Carnitas Pork Roast +1 more Carnitas · Pork Carnitas · Carnitas Tacos · Carnitas Pork Roast · Carnitas Tacos With Green Onion Rajas
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 Pork Carnitas · Carnitas Pork Roast
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 Pork Carnitas · Carnitas Pork Roast
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