Spirits pairings for Steamed Mussels

6 dishes

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Smoke, brine, iodine.

Why it works

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

6 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works

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

Tequila & mezcal

Fresh, peppery, citrus-forward.

Why it works with Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels

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

Rum

Molasses, coffee, baking spice.

Why it works with Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels

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

Rum

Clean, light, cocktail-ready.

Why it works with Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels

Bright citrus and ginger balance Thai's chili-lime-sugar-fish-sauce four-way attack.