Spirits pairings for Chicken Taco

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Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

4 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

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Tequila & mezcal

Smoky and earthy, with serious mineral edges.

Why it works

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

4 dishes

Tequila & mezcal

Oak-rested, gentler, hint of caramel.

Why it works

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

4 dishes

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

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Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.