Cocktails that pair with

Sushi

Across 13 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Classic Martini

13 dishes

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works

Clean, dry, slightly umami pours rinse the palate between rice-vinegar bites without overwhelming subtle fish.

Works with Sushi · Sushi Tuna · Tuna Sushi · Sushi Rolls +9 more Sushi · Sushi Tuna · Tuna Sushi · Sushi Rolls · Cooked Sushi · Salmon Sushi · Sushi Hamachi · Sushi/sashimi · Sushi Grape Tuna · Sushi Maki Rolls · Vegetarian Sushi · Sushi And Sashimi · Japanese (except Sushi/sashimi)

Dirty Martini

13 dishes

Martini family

Martini with olive brine — savory, umami-edged, food-loving.

Why it works

Clean, dry, slightly umami pours rinse the palate between rice-vinegar bites without overwhelming subtle fish.

Works with Sushi · Sushi Tuna · Tuna Sushi · Sushi Rolls +9 more Sushi · Sushi Tuna · Tuna Sushi · Sushi Rolls · Cooked Sushi · Salmon Sushi · Sushi Hamachi · Sushi/sashimi · Sushi Grape Tuna · Sushi Maki Rolls · Vegetarian Sushi · Sushi And Sashimi · Japanese (except Sushi/sashimi)

Gimlet

13 dishes

Shaken sours

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

Why it works

Clean, dry, slightly umami pours rinse the palate between rice-vinegar bites without overwhelming subtle fish.

Works with Sushi · Sushi Tuna · Tuna Sushi · Sushi Rolls +9 more Sushi · Sushi Tuna · Tuna Sushi · Sushi Rolls · Cooked Sushi · Salmon Sushi · Sushi Hamachi · Sushi/sashimi · Sushi Grape Tuna · Sushi Maki Rolls · Vegetarian Sushi · Sushi And Sashimi · Japanese (except Sushi/sashimi)

Gin & Tonic

13 dishes

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works

Clean, dry, slightly umami pours rinse the palate between rice-vinegar bites without overwhelming subtle fish.

Works with Sushi · Sushi Tuna · Tuna Sushi · Sushi Rolls +9 more Sushi · Sushi Tuna · Tuna Sushi · Sushi Rolls · Cooked Sushi · Salmon Sushi · Sushi Hamachi · Sushi/sashimi · Sushi Grape Tuna · Sushi Maki Rolls · Vegetarian Sushi · Sushi And Sashimi · Japanese (except Sushi/sashimi)

Aperol Spritz

Aperitivo & low-ABV

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

Why it works with Vegetarian Sushi

Bright citrus, lightly herbal, and clean wheat pours stay light against vegetable freshness.

Hugo Spritz

Aperitivo & low-ABV

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

Why it works with Vegetarian Sushi

Bright citrus, lightly herbal, and clean wheat pours stay light against vegetable freshness.

Old Fashioned

Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

Why it works with Sushi Hamachi

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Whiskey Sour

Shaken sours

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

Why it works with Sushi Hamachi

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.