Cocktails that pair with

Shrimp

Across 30 related dishes — most-paired first.

← back to all cocktails

Classic Martini

30 dishes

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works

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

Works with Shrimp · Bbq Shrimp · Shrimp Dip · Shrimp Fra +26 more Shrimp · Bbq Shrimp · Shrimp Dip · Shrimp Fra · Shrimp Pho · Shrimp Sca · Cold Shrimp · Crab Shrimp · Dill Shrimp · Feta Shrimp · Gulf Shrimp · Jerk Shrimp · Leek Shrimp · Lime Shrimp · Rock Shrimp · Shrimp Boil · Shrimp Brie · Shrimp Duck · Shrimp Orzo · Shrimp Parm · Shrimp Soup · Shrimp Taco · Thai Shrimp · Anise Shrimp · Baked Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp · Curry Shrimp · Greek Shrimp · Honey Shrimp · Pesto Shrimp

Gin & Tonic

30 dishes

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works

Hop bitterness, gentle malt sweetness, and herbal-acid pours all tame chili and round out curry richness.

Works with Shrimp · Bbq Shrimp · Shrimp Dip · Shrimp Fra +26 more Shrimp · Bbq Shrimp · Shrimp Dip · Shrimp Fra · Shrimp Pho · Shrimp Sca · Cold Shrimp · Crab Shrimp · Dill Shrimp · Feta Shrimp · Gulf Shrimp · Jerk Shrimp · Leek Shrimp · Lime Shrimp · Rock Shrimp · Shrimp Boil · Shrimp Brie · Shrimp Duck · Shrimp Orzo · Shrimp Parm · Shrimp Soup · Shrimp Taco · Thai Shrimp · Anise Shrimp · Baked Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp · Curry Shrimp · Greek Shrimp · Honey Shrimp · Pesto Shrimp

Gimlet

27 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 · Shrimp Dip · Shrimp Fra · Shrimp Pho +23 more Shrimp · Shrimp Dip · Shrimp Fra · Shrimp Pho · Shrimp Sca · Cold Shrimp · Crab Shrimp · Dill Shrimp · Feta Shrimp · Gulf Shrimp · Jerk Shrimp · Leek Shrimp · Lime Shrimp · Rock Shrimp · Shrimp Boil · Shrimp Brie · Shrimp Duck · Shrimp Orzo · Shrimp Parm · Shrimp Soup · Anise Shrimp · Baked Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp · Curry Shrimp · Greek Shrimp · Honey Shrimp · Pesto Shrimp

Mojito

27 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 Shrimp · Shrimp Dip · Shrimp Fra · Shrimp Pho +23 more Shrimp · Shrimp Dip · Shrimp Fra · Shrimp Pho · Shrimp Sca · Cold Shrimp · Crab Shrimp · Dill Shrimp · Feta Shrimp · Gulf Shrimp · Jerk Shrimp · Leek Shrimp · Lime Shrimp · Rock Shrimp · Shrimp Boil · Shrimp Brie · Shrimp Duck · Shrimp Orzo · Shrimp Parm · Shrimp Soup · Thai Shrimp · Anise Shrimp · Baked Shrimp · Cajun Shrimp · Greek Shrimp · Honey Shrimp · Pesto Shrimp

Boulevardier

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works with Bbq Shrimp

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

Dark n Stormy

Highball & long drinks

Dark rum, ginger beer, lime. Caribbean fire — cuts through fatty foods.

Why it works with Bbq Shrimp

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

Manhattan

Classic & stirred

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

Why it works with Bbq Shrimp

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

Tom Collins

Highball & long drinks

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

Why it works with Shrimp Pho

Gingery acid and bracing carbonation cut broth richness and warm spice.