Spirits that pair with

Papaya Salsa

Across 6 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Blanco Tequila

6 dishes

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works

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

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Mezcal

6 dishes

Tequila & mezcal

Smoky and earthy, with serious mineral edges.

Why it works

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

Works with Papaya Salsa · Chicken Mango Papaya Salsa · Swordfish With Papaya Salsa · Seared Scallop With Papaya Salsa +2 more Papaya Salsa · Chicken Mango Papaya Salsa · Swordfish With Papaya Salsa · Seared Scallop With Papaya Salsa · Grilled Macadamia-crusted Tuna With Papaya Salsa · Macadamia-crusted Yellowtail With Mango-papaya Salsa

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Reposado Tequila

6 dishes

Tequila & mezcal

Oak-rested, gentler, hint of caramel.

Why it works

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

Works with Papaya Salsa · Chicken Mango Papaya Salsa · Swordfish With Papaya Salsa · Seared Scallop With Papaya Salsa +2 more Papaya Salsa · Chicken Mango Papaya Salsa · Swordfish With Papaya Salsa · Seared Scallop With Papaya Salsa · Grilled Macadamia-crusted Tuna With Papaya Salsa · Macadamia-crusted Yellowtail With Mango-papaya Salsa

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Vermouth

5 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works

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

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Bourbon

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works with Chicken Mango Papaya Salsa

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

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Islay Peated Scotch

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Smoke, brine, iodine.

Why it works with Seared Scallop With Papaya Salsa

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

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