Spirits pairings for Tomato Risotto

10 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.

2 dishes

Liqueurs & digestifs

Aged French brandy.

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

2 dishes

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Honeyed, fruity, gentle.

Why it works

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

Rum

Caramel-toned, soft oak.

Why it works with Sundried Tomato Risotto Cake With Basil Aioli

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

Liqueurs & digestifs

Italian bitter herbal liqueur.

Why it works with Mushroom And Sun Dried Tomato Risotto

Earth-and-oak, lightly smoky, slightly bitter pours echo mushroom's deep umami.

Scotch & Irish whiskey

Balanced, often with light smoke.

Why it works with Mushroom And Sun Dried Tomato Risotto

Earth-and-oak, lightly smoky, slightly bitter pours echo mushroom's deep umami.