Spirits pairings for Grilled Udon With Sweet-and-spicy Chicken And Spinach

Liqueurs & digestifs

Italian bitter herbal liqueur.

Why it works with Grilled Udon With Sweet-and-spicy Chicken And Spinach

Sweet-roasty, citrus-edged, and bitter-soft pours all keep dessert from cloying.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works with Grilled Udon With Sweet-and-spicy Chicken And Spinach

Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works with Grilled Udon With Sweet-and-spicy Chicken And Spinach

Sweet-roasty, citrus-edged, and bitter-soft pours all keep dessert from cloying.

Rum

Molasses, coffee, baking spice.

Why it works with Grilled Udon With Sweet-and-spicy Chicken And Spinach

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

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works with Grilled Udon With Sweet-and-spicy Chicken And Spinach

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

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works with Grilled Udon With Sweet-and-spicy Chicken And Spinach

Clean, dry, slightly umami pours rinse the palate between rice-vinegar bites without overwhelming subtle fish.

Rum

Clean, light, cocktail-ready.