Spirits pairings for Grilled Pizza

2 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works

Crisp, slightly bitter pours scrub cheese-and-grease bites and lift bright-tomato sauces.

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works with Grilled Pizza With Spicy Italian Sausage

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Rum

Molasses, coffee, baking spice.

Why it works with Grilled Pizza With Spicy Italian Sausage

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works with Grilled Pizza With Spicy Italian Sausage

Crisp lager-clean or rye-spicy pours match snappy casing and salty pork.