Cocktails that pair with

Catfish

Across 30 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Manhattan

5 dishes

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Creole Catfish Stew · Fried Catfish Filet · Pan Fried Catfish Filet · Pan Seared Catfish With Smoked Tomato Broth +1 more Creole Catfish Stew · Fried Catfish Filet · Pan Fried Catfish Filet · Pan Seared Catfish With Smoked Tomato Broth · Fried Catfish Sandwiches With Curried Mayonnaise

Old Fashioned

5 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Creole Catfish Stew · Fried Catfish Filet · Pan Fried Catfish Filet · Pan Seared Catfish With Smoked Tomato Broth +1 more Creole Catfish Stew · Fried Catfish Filet · Pan Fried Catfish Filet · Pan Seared Catfish With Smoked Tomato Broth · Fried Catfish Sandwiches With Curried Mayonnaise

Cosmopolitan

Martini family

Vodka, cranberry, lime, triple sec. The pink one — tarter than it looks.

Why it works with Oven-fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce

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

Dark n Stormy

Highball & long drinks

Dark rum, ginger beer, lime. Caribbean fire — cuts through fatty foods.

Why it works with Pan Seared Catfish With Smoked Tomato Broth

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Espresso Martini

Martini family

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

Why it works with Oven-fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce

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

Sidecar

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Oven-fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce

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