Cocktails that pair with

Quesadilla

Across 30 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Manhattan

8 dishes

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Beef Quesadillas · Steak Quesadilla · Steak Quesadillas · Chipotle Beef Quesadilla +4 more Beef Quesadillas · Steak Quesadilla · Steak Quesadillas · Chipotle Beef Quesadilla · Smoked Chicken Quesadillas · Roasted Beef Tenderloin Quesadilla · Roasted Asparagus And Red Onion Quesadillas · Quesadillas With Smoked Mussels, Havarti, And Roasted Red Peppers

Aperol Spritz

6 dishes

Aperitivo & low-ABV

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

Why it works

Light herbal, citrus, and slightly floral pours mirror creamy-tangy fresh cheeses.

Works with Cheese Quesadilla · Goat Cheese Quesadillas · Pumpkin & Feta Quesadillas · Pumpkin And Feta Quesadillas +2 more Cheese Quesadilla · Goat Cheese Quesadillas · Pumpkin & Feta Quesadillas · Pumpkin And Feta Quesadillas · Brie, Papaya And Onion Quesadillas · Quesadillas With Cheese And Mushrooms

Gin & Tonic

6 dishes

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works

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

Works with Crab Quesadilla · Shrimp Quesadillas · Pumpkin & Feta Quesadillas · Crab And Tomato Quesadillas +2 more Crab Quesadilla · Shrimp Quesadillas · Pumpkin & Feta Quesadillas · Crab And Tomato Quesadillas · Pumpkin And Feta Quesadillas · Shrimp And Tomatillo Quesadillas