Cocktails pairings for Paella

Aperol Spritz

30 dishes

Aperitivo & low-ABV

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

Why it works

Sherry-like sippers, dry acid, and orange-bitter notes mirror the saffron-citrus-paprika of the Spanish table.

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Campari Soda

30 dishes

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Campari, soda water, orange. Bitter, low-proof, conversation-starting.

Why it works

Sherry-like sippers, dry acid, and orange-bitter notes mirror the saffron-citrus-paprika of the Spanish table.

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Classic Martini

30 dishes

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works

Sherry-like sippers, dry acid, and orange-bitter notes mirror the saffron-citrus-paprika of the Spanish table.

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Gin & Tonic

30 dishes

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works

Sherry-like sippers, dry acid, and orange-bitter notes mirror the saffron-citrus-paprika of the Spanish table.

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Negroni

30 dishes

Vodka & gin

Bittersweet, herbal, the aperitivo standard.

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Tom Collins

6 dishes

Highball & long drinks

Gin, lemon, sugar, soda. The original summer cooler.

Why it works

Crisp, dry, herbal-clean pours support flaky fish without overwhelming it.

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Old Fashioned

4 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 Chicken Paella · Sausage Paella · Paella-fish-chicken · Spicy Turkey Paella

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Hugo Spritz

3 dishes

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint, soda. The Negronis softer cousin.

Why it works

Bright herbal pours and citrus-soda match yogurt tang, olive brine, and grilled lamb char.

Works with Greek Paella · Vegetable Paella · Vegetarian Paella

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Mojito

3 dishes

Tropical & tiki

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

Why it works

Bright, dry, slightly briny pours echo sweet shellfish and refresh between butter dips.

Works with Greek Paella · Shrimp Paella · Lobster Paella

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Gimlet

2 dishes

Shaken sours

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

Why it works

Bright, dry, slightly briny pours echo sweet shellfish and refresh between butter dips.

Works with Shrimp Paella · Lobster Paella

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Manhattan

2 dishes

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works

Funky, smoky, and big-malt pours match game's iron-and-gamy edge.

Works with Paella Rabbit · Rabbit Paella

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Sazerac

2 dishes

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works

Funky, smoky, and big-malt pours match game's iron-and-gamy edge.

Works with Paella Rabbit · Rabbit Paella

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Whiskey Sour

2 dishes

Shaken sours

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

Why it works

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

Works with Chicken Paella · Spicy Turkey Paella

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Moscow Mule

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works with Sausage Paella

Crisp lager-clean or rye-spicy pours match snappy casing and salty pork.

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