Cocktails pairings for Honey Buffalo Meatballs

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works with Honey Buffalo Meatballs

Deep, dark, malt-or-oak-driven pours echo slow-cooked beef and dark-sauced richness.

Tropical & tiki

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

Why it works with Honey Buffalo Meatballs

Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works with Honey Buffalo Meatballs

Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works with Honey Buffalo Meatballs

Deep, dark, malt-or-oak-driven pours echo slow-cooked beef and dark-sauced richness.

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Honey Buffalo Meatballs

Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Honey Buffalo Meatballs

Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.