Cocktails pairings for Ham With Green Olive Pesto

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works with Ham With Green Olive Pesto

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works with Ham With Green Olive Pesto

Salt-loving, bitter, brine-friendly pours echo aperitivo-bar small bites.

Vodka & gin

Bittersweet, herbal, the aperitivo standard.

Why it works with Ham With Green Olive Pesto

Salt-loving, bitter, brine-friendly pours echo aperitivo-bar small bites.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works with Ham With Green Olive Pesto

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Ham With Green Olive Pesto

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Ham With Green Olive Pesto

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.