Spirits pairings for Tahini

5 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aromatic, lightly fortified, served chilled.

Why it works

Bitter botanicals, citrus, and fresh herbs mirror the tahini-lemon-olive-oil base.

Rum

Caramel-toned, soft oak.

Why it works with Pork Kebab With Tahini Sauce

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, charred-oak sweetness.

Why it works with Pork Kebab With Tahini Sauce

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Bourbon & American whiskey

Charcoal-mellowed bourbon cousin.

Why it works with Pork Kebab With Tahini Sauce

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Rum

Clean, light, cocktail-ready.

Why it works with Lebanese-style Tuna Salad With Tahini Dressing

Crisp, clean, lightly herbal pours stay out of the way of delicate fish — texture without weight.