Cocktails that pair with
Across 3 related dishes — most-paired first.
Classic & stirred
Bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth. The whiskey Negroni — richer, less bitter.
Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.
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Classic & stirred
Rye, sweet vermouth, bitters, brandied cherry. The quintessential brown-spirit cocktail.
Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.
Works with Lamb Spinach · Lamb Spinach Garlic · Lamb Spinach Ricotta Ravioli In A White Wine Mushroom Cream Sauce
Bourbon & American whiskey
Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.
Works with Lamb Spinach · Lamb Spinach Garlic · Lamb Spinach Ricotta Ravioli In A White Wine Mushroom Cream Sauce
Classic & stirred
Rye, absinthe rinse, sugar, Peychauds bitters. New Orleans dark and aromatic.
Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.
Works with Lamb Spinach · Lamb Spinach Garlic · Lamb Spinach Ricotta Ravioli In A White Wine Mushroom Cream Sauce
Shaken sours
Cognac, lemon, orange liqueur. Old-world elegance in a coupe.
Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.
Works with Lamb Spinach · Lamb Spinach Garlic · Lamb Spinach Ricotta Ravioli In A White Wine Mushroom Cream Sauce
Vodka & gin
Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.
Works with Lamb Spinach · Lamb Spinach Garlic
Shaken sours
Gin and fresh lime — as stripped-down as a sour gets.
Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.
Works with Lamb Spinach · Lamb Spinach Garlic
Vodka & gin
Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.
Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.
Works with Lamb Spinach · Lamb Spinach Garlic
Aperitivo & low-ABV
Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice. Sunset orange — Italian summer.
Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.
Vodka & gin
Bittersweet, herbal, the aperitivo standard.
Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.
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