Spirits that pair with

Beef Short Rib

Across 19 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Irish Whiskey

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Triple-distilled, smooth, faintly sweet.

Why it works with Beef Short Ribs In Chipotle And Green Chili Sauce

Warm, malt-driven, or whiskey-sweet pours echo long-simmer comfort and bring savory roundness.

Islay Peated Scotch

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Smoke, brine, iodine.

Why it works with Korean-style Grilled Beef Short Ribs And Scallops

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.

Mezcal

Tequila & mezcal

Smoky and earthy, with serious mineral edges.

Why it works with Braised Beef Short Ribs With Salsa Verde And Feta

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.