Spirits that pair with
Across 4 related dishes — most-paired first.
Scotch & Irish whiskey
Smoke, brine, iodine.
Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.
Works with Pan Seared Scallops · Pan Seared Scallops Prosciutto · Pan Seared Scallops:vegetable Risotto · Pan Seared Scallops With Tomatillo Salsa
Liqueurs & digestifs
Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.
Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.
Works with Pan Seared Scallops · Pan Seared Scallops Prosciutto · Pan Seared Scallops:vegetable Risotto · Pan Seared Scallops With Tomatillo Salsa
Liqueurs & digestifs
Italian bitter herbal liqueur.
Aperitivo-style pours — bitter, citrus-driven, low-to-mid proof — were invented for cured-meat platters.
Tequila & mezcal
Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.
Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.
Tequila & mezcal
Smoky and earthy, with serious mineral edges.
Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.
Tequila & mezcal
Oak-rested, gentler, hint of caramel.
Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.
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