Mocktails pairings for Smoked Pork Butt

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Citrus & shrubs

Sparkling apple cider, fresh lemon, thyme. Autumnal.

Why it works

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

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Citrus & shrubs

Blood orange juice, sparkling water, a hint of cardamom.

Why it works

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

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Tea-based & herbal

Chamomile-honey syrup, lemon, soda. Soft and floral.

Why it works

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

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Spritzers & fizzes

Ginger beer, fresh lime, a dash of bitters. The non-alc Moscow Mule.

Why it works

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

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Virgin classics

Pomegranate or grape juice, citrus slices, sparkling water, fresh mint.

Why it works

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

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Punches & sangrias

Watermelon juice, fresh mint, lime, sparkling water.

Why it works

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