Spirits pairings for Shrimp Risotto W/filet Mignon

Tequila & mezcal

Aged, deep, almost whiskey-like.

Why it works with Shrimp Risotto W/filet Mignon

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works with Shrimp Risotto W/filet Mignon

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Balanced, often with light smoke.

Why it works with Shrimp Risotto W/filet Mignon

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works with Shrimp Risotto W/filet Mignon

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works with Shrimp Risotto W/filet Mignon

Round, soft, faintly bitter pours echo the parmesan-and-butter weight without piling on.

Rum

Clean, light, cocktail-ready.

Why it works with Shrimp Risotto W/filet Mignon

Bright, dry, slightly briny pours echo sweet shellfish and refresh between butter dips.