Spirits pairings for Garlic Pasta

5 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Italian bitter herbal liqueur.

Why it works

Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.

5 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works

Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works with Spicy Garlic Pasta

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

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works with Creamy Garlic Pasta With Mushrooms And Prosciutto

Earth-and-oak, lightly smoky, slightly bitter pours echo mushroom's deep umami.

Rum

Molasses, coffee, baking spice.

Why it works with Spicy Garlic Pasta

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

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Balanced, often with light smoke.

Why it works with Creamy Garlic Pasta With Mushrooms And Prosciutto

Earth-and-oak, lightly smoky, slightly bitter pours echo mushroom's deep umami.