Spirits pairings for Hot Fruit Salad

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works with Hot Fruit Salad

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 Hot Fruit Salad

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 Hot Fruit Salad

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works with Hot Fruit Salad

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.