Cocktails that pair with

Marinara Sauce

Across 26 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Gin & Tonic

7 dishes

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works

Smoky or dry-herbal pours match the char on grilled cephalopods and bring out marine sweetness.

Works with Squid In Marinara Sauce · Mussels In Marinara Sauce · Marinara Sauce With Shrimp · Calamari With Marinara Sauce +3 more Squid In Marinara Sauce · Mussels In Marinara Sauce · Marinara Sauce With Shrimp · Calamari With Marinara Sauce · Marinara Sauce With Vegetables · Spinach Gnocchi In Marinara Sauce · Shrimp With Marinara Sauce Over Angel Hair Pasta

Old Fashioned

6 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

Works with Marinara Sauce Chicken · Marinara Sauce With Chicken · Meatballs With Marinara Sauce · Marinara Sauce With Italian Sausage +2 more Marinara Sauce Chicken · Marinara Sauce With Chicken · Meatballs With Marinara Sauce · Marinara Sauce With Italian Sausage · Mushroom Ravioli With Marinara Sauce · Chicken Florentine And Marinara Sauce

Dirty Martini

Martini family

Martini with olive brine — savory, umami-edged, food-loving.

Why it works with Mussels In Marinara Sauce

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.

Margarita

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Spicy Marinara Sauce

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Mojito

Tropical & tiki

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

Why it works with Spicy Marinara Sauce

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.