Spirits that pair with

Baby Back Ribs

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Bourbon

17 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs Bbx · Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Pork Baby Back Ribs +13 more Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs Bbx · Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Pork Baby Back Ribs · Spicy Baby Back Ribs · Danish Baby Back Ribs · Glazed Baby Back Ribs · Smoked Baby Back Ribs · Grilled Baby Back Ribs · Barbecue Baby Back Ribs · Barbeque Baby Back Ribs · Barbequed Baby Back Ribs · Italian Spiced Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs /seasoned/baked · Honey Maple Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Worcestershire And Orange-glazed Baby Back Ribs · Sweet-and-smoky Baby Back Ribs With Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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Dark Rum

17 dishes

Rum

Molasses, coffee, baking spice.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs Bbx · Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Pork Baby Back Ribs +13 more Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs Bbx · Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Pork Baby Back Ribs · Spicy Baby Back Ribs · Danish Baby Back Ribs · Glazed Baby Back Ribs · Smoked Baby Back Ribs · Grilled Baby Back Ribs · Barbecue Baby Back Ribs · Barbeque Baby Back Ribs · Barbequed Baby Back Ribs · Italian Spiced Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs /seasoned/baked · Honey Maple Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Worcestershire And Orange-glazed Baby Back Ribs · Sweet-and-smoky Baby Back Ribs With Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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Rye Whiskey

17 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs Bbx · Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Pork Baby Back Ribs +13 more Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs Bbx · Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Pork Baby Back Ribs · Spicy Baby Back Ribs · Danish Baby Back Ribs · Glazed Baby Back Ribs · Smoked Baby Back Ribs · Grilled Baby Back Ribs · Barbecue Baby Back Ribs · Barbeque Baby Back Ribs · Barbequed Baby Back Ribs · Italian Spiced Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs /seasoned/baked · Honey Maple Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Worcestershire And Orange-glazed Baby Back Ribs · Sweet-and-smoky Baby Back Ribs With Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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Tennessee Whiskey

17 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Charcoal-mellowed bourbon cousin.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs Bbx · Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Pork Baby Back Ribs +13 more Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs Bbx · Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Pork Baby Back Ribs · Spicy Baby Back Ribs · Danish Baby Back Ribs · Glazed Baby Back Ribs · Smoked Baby Back Ribs · Grilled Baby Back Ribs · Barbecue Baby Back Ribs · Barbeque Baby Back Ribs · Barbequed Baby Back Ribs · Italian Spiced Baby Back Ribs · Baby Back Ribs /seasoned/baked · Honey Maple Bbq Baby Back Ribs · Worcestershire And Orange-glazed Baby Back Ribs · Sweet-and-smoky Baby Back Ribs With Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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Amaro

Liqueurs & digestifs

Italian bitter herbal liqueur.

Why it works with Sweet-and-smoky Baby Back Ribs With Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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

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Blanco Tequila

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works with Spicy Baby Back Ribs

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

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