Cocktails that pair with

Grilled Steak

Across 14 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Sazerac

11 dishes

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Grilled Steak · Grilled Steaks · Pan-grilled Steak · Char-grilled Steak +7 more Grilled Steak · Grilled Steaks · Pan-grilled Steak · Char-grilled Steak · Grilled Steak Salad · Kangaroo Grilled Steaks · Ginger-soy Grilled Steak · Grilled Steak With Tarragon · Vietnamese-style Grilled Steak With Noodles · Grilled Steak And Asparagus Salad With Hoisin Vinaigrette · Grilled Steak Sandwiches With Brie, Roasted Peppers, And Watercress

Boulevardier

10 dishes

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Grilled Steak · Grilled Steaks · Pan-grilled Steak · Char-grilled Steak +6 more Grilled Steak · Grilled Steaks · Pan-grilled Steak · Char-grilled Steak · Grilled Steak Salad · Kangaroo Grilled Steaks · Ginger-soy Grilled Steak · Grilled Steak With Tarragon · Grilled Steak And Asparagus Salad With Hoisin Vinaigrette · Grilled Steak Sandwiches With Brie, Roasted Peppers, And Watercress

Gimlet

5 dishes

Shaken sours

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

Why it works

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.

Works with Grilled Steak Salad · Grilled Steak And Shrimp · Grilled Steak And Lobster Tail · Vietnamese-style Grilled Steak With Noodles +1 more Grilled Steak Salad · Grilled Steak And Shrimp · Grilled Steak And Lobster Tail · Vietnamese-style Grilled Steak With Noodles · Grilled Steak And Asparagus Salad With Hoisin Vinaigrette

Gin & Tonic

5 dishes

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.

Works with Grilled Steak Salad · Grilled Steak And Shrimp · Grilled Steak And Lobster Tail · Vietnamese-style Grilled Steak With Noodles +1 more Grilled Steak Salad · Grilled Steak And Shrimp · Grilled Steak And Lobster Tail · Vietnamese-style Grilled Steak With Noodles · Grilled Steak And Asparagus Salad With Hoisin Vinaigrette

Aperol Spritz

Aperitivo & low-ABV

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

Why it works with Grilled Steak Sandwiches With Brie, Roasted Peppers, And Watercress

Light herbal, citrus, and slightly floral pours mirror creamy-tangy fresh cheeses.

Daiquiri

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Grilled Steak Tacos

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

Margarita

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Grilled Steak Tacos

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

Moscow Mule

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works with Grilled Steak Tacos

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

Paloma

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Grilled Steak Tacos

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