Cocktails that pair with

Pita

Across 21 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Old Fashioned

6 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works

Oak-and-rye warmth and crisp acid pours match the salty-bready-meaty stack.

Works with Chicken Pita · Greek Pita Wrap · Greek Pork Pita Wraps · Lamb Burgers In Pita With Yogurt Sauce +2 more Chicken Pita · Greek Pita Wrap · Greek Pork Pita Wraps · Lamb Burgers In Pita With Yogurt Sauce · Lamb, Blue Cheese And Fig-stuffed Pita · Benalla Mushroom And Red Lentil Pate And Pita

Daiquiri

Shaken sours

White rum, fresh lime, sugar. The simplest, brightest sour ever invented.

Why it works with Shrimp And Avocado Salsa In Pita Toasts

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Gimlet

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Spinach Pita

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.

Margarita

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Shrimp And Avocado Salsa In Pita Toasts

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Moscow Mule

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works with Shrimp And Avocado Salsa In Pita Toasts

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Paloma

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Shrimp And Avocado Salsa In Pita Toasts

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.