Spirits pairings for Pasta With Basil Pesto

3 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Italian bitter herbal liqueur.

Why it works

Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.

3 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works

Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.

Rum

Clean, light, cocktail-ready.

Why it works with Shrimp/pasta With Basil Pesto

Bright, dry, slightly briny pours echo sweet shellfish and refresh between butter dips.