Spirits that pair with

Cherry Tomatoes

Across 12 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Aged Rum

Rum

Caramel-toned, soft oak.

Why it works with Rosemary Grilled Flank Steak With Cherry Tomatoes And Olives

Citrus-bitter or coffee-driven pours cut through dense dairy sweetness.

Añejo Tequila

Tequila & mezcal

Aged, deep, almost whiskey-like.

Why it works with Rosemary Grilled Flank Steak With Cherry Tomatoes And Olives

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Chartreuse

Liqueurs & digestifs

130 herbs, bracingly complex.

Why it works with Linguine With Chicken, Chevre, Spinach And Cherry Tomatoes

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

Cognac

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works with Rosemary Grilled Flank Steak With Cherry Tomatoes And Olives

Citrus-bitter or coffee-driven pours cut through dense dairy sweetness.

Highland Single Malt

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Balanced, often with light smoke.

Why it works with Rosemary Grilled Flank Steak With Cherry Tomatoes And Olives

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Islay Peated Scotch

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Smoke, brine, iodine.

Why it works with Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Lemon, And Clams

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.

Rye Whiskey

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works with Rosemary Grilled Flank Steak With Cherry Tomatoes And Olives

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

White Rum

Rum

Clean, light, cocktail-ready.

Why it works with Shrimp Pasta With Olive Oil And Basil And Cherry Tomatoes

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