Cocktails that pair with

Rigatoni

Across 28 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Old Fashioned

10 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works

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

Works with Ham Rigatoni · Chicken Rigatoni · Rigatoni And Sausage · Chicken Liver Rigatoni +6 more Ham Rigatoni · Chicken Rigatoni · Rigatoni And Sausage · Chicken Liver Rigatoni · Rigatoni With Meatballs · Caramel's Chicken Rigatoni · Rigatoni With Chicken Livers · Rigatoni And Homemade Sausage · Rigatoni Pasta With Lamb Ragu · Braised Spareribs With Rigatoni

Gin & Tonic

6 dishes

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works

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

Works with Lobster Rigatoni · Vegetable Rigatoni · Rigatoni A La Korma · Rigatoni With Arugula And Sheeps Milk Cheese +2 more Lobster Rigatoni · Vegetable Rigatoni · Rigatoni A La Korma · Rigatoni With Arugula And Sheeps Milk Cheese · Rigatoni With Shrimp In Tomato And Feta Sauce · Baked Rigatoni With Ham, Tomatoes And Feta Cheese

Boulevardier

Classic & stirred

Bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth. The whiskey Negroni — richer, less bitter.

Why it works with Rigatoni Pasta With Lamb Ragu

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

Margarita

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Rigatoni With Spicy Tomato And Cheese Sauce

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

Sazerac

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works with Rigatoni Pasta With Lamb Ragu

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

Sidecar

Shaken sours

Cognac, lemon, orange liqueur. Old-world elegance in a coupe.

Why it works with Rigatoni Pasta With Lamb Ragu

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.