FAQ About Food for Cocktails

Pairing regional dishes with local craft cocktails can create a harmonious and immersive dining experience that highlights the flavors of a specific area. Here are some examples of regional dishes that can complement local craft cocktails from various parts of the world:

New Orleans, USA:

• Cocktail: Sazerac (rye whiskey, absinthe, bitters)
• Dish Pairing: Gumbo (a rich stew with shrimp, chicken, sausage, and okra) or beignets (deep-fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar).

Tokyo, Japan:

• Cocktail: Tokyo Tea (vodka, rum, gin, Midori, lemon juice)
• Dish Pairing: Sushi rolls, sashimi, or yakitori (grilled skewers of chicken, beef, or vegetables).

Mediterranean, Spain:

• Cocktail: Sangria (red or white wine, fruits, brandy)
• Dish Pairing: Tapas like patatas bravas (fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce) and Spanish omelette (tortilla española).

Mexico City, Mexico:

• Cocktail: Paloma (tequila, grapefruit soda, lime)
• Dish Pairing: Tacos al pastor (marinated and spit-roasted pork) or guacamole with tortilla chips.

Sicily, Italy:

• Cocktail: Limoncello Spritz (limoncello, Prosecco, soda water)
• Dish Pairing: Arancini (fried rice balls with meat or cheese filling) or caponata (sweet and sour eggplant stew).

Bangkok, Thailand:

• Cocktail: Thai Basil Mojito (white rum, Thai basil, lime, simple syrup)
• Dish Pairing: Pad Thai (stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, chicken, or tofu) or green curry.

Cape Town, South Africa:

• Cocktail: Rooibos Collins (gin, rooibos tea, lemon juice, soda water)
• Dish Pairing: Bobotie (spiced meatloaf with an egg-based topping) or peri-peri chicken.

Paris, France:

• Cocktail: Kir Royale (Champagne, crème de cassis)
• Dish Pairing: Croque-monsieur (grilled ham and cheese sandwich) or escargot (baked snails in garlic butter).

Buenos Aires, Argentina:

• Cocktail: Fernet con Coca (Fernet, Coca-Cola)
• Dish Pairing: Empanadas (flaky pastries filled with various fillings) or Argentine barbecue (asado) with chimichurri sauce.

Sydney, Australia:

• Cocktail: Espresso Martini (vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso)
• Dish Pairing: Grilled prawns with lemon myrtle, or pavlova (meringue dessert with fruit and cream).