Spirits that pair with

Cheese Sauce

Across 25 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Blanco Tequila

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

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.

Chartreuse

Liqueurs & digestifs

130 herbs, bracingly complex.

Why it works with Chicken With Tomato And Feta Cheese Sauce

Light herbal, citrus, and slightly floral pours mirror creamy-tangy fresh cheeses.

Dark Rum

Rum

Molasses, coffee, baking spice.

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.