Spirits that pair with

Hot Peppers

Across 4 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Amaro

Liqueurs & digestifs

Italian bitter herbal liqueur.

Why it works with Sweet Hot Peppers

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

Rye Whiskey

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works with Beef Stuffed Hot Peppers

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

Speyside Single Malt

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works with Beef Stuffed Hot Peppers

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

Vermouth

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works with Cheese Stuffed Hot Peppers

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