Spirits that pair with

Seared Tuna

Across 30 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Blanco Tequila

6 dishes

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Works with Jerk Seared Tuna · Spicy Seared Tuna · Seared Tuna With Mango Salsa · Seared Tuna With Mango Peach Salsa +2 more Jerk Seared Tuna · Spicy Seared Tuna · Seared Tuna With Mango Salsa · Seared Tuna With Mango Peach Salsa · Seared Tuna With Kimchi And Scallion Pancakes · Seared Tuna With Rosemary, Garlic And Hot Pepper

Bourbon

6 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Seared Tuna Steak · Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak Salad +2 more Seared Tuna Steak · Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak Salad · Seared Tuna Steak With Caper Berries · Seared Tuna With Kimchi And Scallion Pancakes

Highland Single Malt

6 dishes

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Balanced, often with light smoke.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Seared Tuna Steak · Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak Salad +2 more Seared Tuna Steak · Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak Salad · Seared Tuna Steak With Caper Berries · Pan-seared Tuna With Ginger-shiitake Cream Sauce

Añejo Tequila

5 dishes

Tequila & mezcal

Aged, deep, almost whiskey-like.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Seared Tuna Steak · Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak Salad +1 more Seared Tuna Steak · Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak Salad · Seared Tuna Steak With Caper Berries

Rye Whiskey

5 dishes

Bourbon & American whiskey

Spicier, drier, more peppery than bourbon.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Seared Tuna Steak · Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak Salad +1 more Seared Tuna Steak · Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak · Peppercorn Seared Tuna Steak Salad · Seared Tuna Steak With Caper Berries

Rhum Agricole

Rum

Grassy, vegetal, made from fresh cane juice.

Why it works with Jerk Seared Tuna

Rum-and-citrus, ginger-warm, and tropical-fruit pours sit in the same heat-and-sweet pocket as the cuisine.