Spirits pairings for Mustard Chicken

8 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.

8 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.

8 dishes

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.

Liqueurs & digestifs

Italian bitter herbal liqueur.

Why it works with Sweet Mustard Chicken

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

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works with Spicy Mustard Chicken

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 Sweet Mustard Chicken

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

Rum

Molasses, coffee, baking spice.

Why it works with Spicy Mustard Chicken

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