Spirits pairings for Cheese Ball

8 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works

Citrus-bright, lightly bitter, or aged-sweet pours all flex with mozzarella, parmesan, and the in-between.

3 dishes

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works

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

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works with Taco Cheese Ball

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

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works with Dried Beef Cheese Ball And Crackers

Deep, dark, malt-or-oak-driven pours echo slow-cooked beef and dark-sauced richness.

Tequila & mezcal

Smoky and earthy, with serious mineral edges.

Why it works with Taco Cheese Ball

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

Tequila & mezcal

Oak-rested, gentler, hint of caramel.

Why it works with Taco Cheese Ball

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

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works with Dried Beef Cheese Ball And Crackers

Deep, dark, malt-or-oak-driven pours echo slow-cooked beef and dark-sauced richness.