Spirits that pair with

Squid Ink

Across 7 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Mezcal

7 dishes

Tequila & mezcal

Smoky and earthy, with serious mineral edges.

Why it works

Smoky or dry-herbal pours match the char on grilled cephalopods and bring out marine sweetness.

Works with Squid Ink · Squid Ink Pasta · Squid Ink Ravioli · Squid Ink Risotto +3 more Squid Ink · Squid Ink Pasta · Squid Ink Ravioli · Squid Ink Risotto · Squid Ink Linguini · Squid Ink Red Wine Sauce · Squid Ink Pasta With Puttanesca Sauce

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Rhum Agricole

7 dishes

Rum

Grassy, vegetal, made from fresh cane juice.

Why it works

Smoky or dry-herbal pours match the char on grilled cephalopods and bring out marine sweetness.

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Vermouth

4 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works

Round, soft, faintly bitter pours echo the parmesan-and-butter weight without piling on.

Works with Squid Ink Pasta · Squid Ink Ravioli · Squid Ink Risotto · Squid Ink Pasta With Puttanesca Sauce

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Amaro

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.

Works with Squid Ink Pasta · Squid Ink Ravioli · Squid Ink Pasta With Puttanesca Sauce

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