Mocktails that pair with
Across 4 related dishes — most-paired first.
Citrus & shrubs
Sparkling apple cider, fresh lemon, thyme. Autumnal.
Deep, dark, malt-or-oak-driven pours echo slow-cooked beef and dark-sauced richness.
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Citrus & shrubs
Blood orange juice, sparkling water, a hint of cardamom.
Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.
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Punches & sangrias
Pomegranate juice, ginger beer, fresh lime. Bold and warming.
Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.
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Virgin classics
Pomegranate or grape juice, citrus slices, sparkling water, fresh mint.
Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.
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Spritzers & fizzes
Ginger beer, fresh lime, a dash of bitters. The non-alc Moscow Mule.
Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.
Virgin classics
Mint, lime, sugar, soda. Stands on its own without rum.
Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.