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Start with what tastes good together.
An editorial working index of 110 useful pairings—built to turn a spirit, a mood, or the ingredients on your counter into the next good drink.
110Pairings
11Flavor profiles
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110 combinations to build from.
Bright & Citrus
Lemon & Olive
Briny, clean, and sharply refreshing.
Lemon · green olive · dry vermouth
Explore the pairingBright & Citrus
Grapefruit & Rosemary
Piney, dry, and gently bitter.
Grapefruit · rosemary · soda
Explore the pairingBright & Citrus
Lime & Coconut
Tropical, taut, and cooling.
Lime · coconut · sparkling water
Explore the pairingBright & Citrus
Orange & Cardamom
Warm perfume with a bright finish.
Orange · cardamom · citrus peel
Explore the pairingBright & Citrus
Lemon & Thyme
Sunny, savory, and softly herbal.
Lemon · thyme · honey
Explore the pairingBright & Citrus
Yuzu & Ginger
Zingy citrus with a clean, fiery lift.
Yuzu or lemon · fresh ginger · soda
Explore the pairingBright & Citrus
Mandarin & Vanilla
Round citrus with a soft, nostalgic edge.
Mandarin · vanilla · sparkling water
Explore the pairingBright & Citrus
Lemon & Black Pepper
Tart, aromatic, and briskly savory.
Lemon · black pepper · simple syrup
Explore the pairingBright & Citrus
Pink Grapefruit & Salt
Juicy, mineral, and thirst-quenching.
Pink grapefruit · sea salt · soda
Explore the pairingBright & Citrus
Blood Orange & Sage
Bittersweet citrus with a woodsy finish.
Blood orange · sage · bubbles
Explore the pairingHerbal & Green
Cucumber & Mint
Garden-fresh, cool, and very clean.
Cucumber · mint · lime
Explore the pairingHerbal & Green
Basil & Peach
Soft stone fruit cut with a green snap.
Basil · ripe peach · lemon
Explore the pairingHerbal & Green
Tarragon & Lemon
Anise-bright, elegant, and food-friendly.
Tarragon · lemon · dry wine
Explore the pairingHerbal & Green
Sage & Pineapple
Tropical fruit with a savory, resinous finish.
Sage · pineapple · lime
Explore the pairingHerbal & Green
Shiso & Peach
Green, aromatic, and lightly floral.
Shiso · peach · lemon
Explore the pairingHerbal & Green
Rosemary & Apple
Orchard fruit with a crisp evergreen note.
Apple · rosemary · ginger
Explore the pairingHerbal & Green
Fennel & Grapefruit
Savory, bitter, and aperitivo-ready.
Fennel · grapefruit · vermouth
Explore the pairingHerbal & Green
Snap Pea & Strawberry
Green, juicy, and quietly surprising.
Snap pea · strawberry · lemon
Explore the pairingHerbal & Green
Tomato & Basil
Savory, leafy, and dinner-table bright.
Tomato · basil · lemon
Explore the pairingHerbal & Green
Celery & Apple
Crisp orchard fruit with a vegetal backbone.
Celery · apple · lemon
Explore the pairingFloral
Elderflower & Cucumber
Dewy, floral, and quietly refreshing.
Elderflower · cucumber · lime
Explore the pairingFloral
Lavender & Lemon
Floral citrus with a soft finish.
Lavender · lemon · cream or soda
Explore the pairingFloral
Rose & Grapefruit
Perfumed, bitter, and polished.
Rose · grapefruit · tonic
Explore the pairingFloral
Lilac & Lemon
Delicate blossom over crisp citrus.
Lilac · lemon · sparkling wine
Explore the pairingFloral
Hibiscus & Lime
Tart, ruby-bright, and gently spiced.
Hibiscus · lime · ginger
Explore the pairingFloral
Orange Blossom & Almond
Fragrant, creamy, and citrus-lit.
Orange blossom · almond · lemon
Explore the pairingFloral
Jasmine & Pear
Gentle floral tea with orchard sweetness.
Jasmine tea · pear · lemon
Explore the pairingFloral
Violet & Blackberry
Dusky berry with a perfumed top note.
Violet · blackberry · lemon
Explore the pairingFloral
Cherry & Blossom
Lightly floral fruit with a clean lift.
Cherry · floral tea · soda
Explore the pairingFloral
Rose & Vanilla
Velvety perfume with a bitter sparkle.
Rose · vanilla · tonic
Explore the pairingSpice
Ginger & Pear
Juicy, warming, and cleanly spiced.
Pear · fresh ginger · lemon
Explore the pairingSpice
Cardamom & Coffee
Roasted, aromatic, and surprisingly bright.
Coffee · cardamom · citrus
Explore the pairingSpice
Cinnamon & Orange
Warm citrus with a rounded baking-spice finish.
Orange · cinnamon · vanilla
Explore the pairingSpice
Black Pepper & Strawberry
Berry-sweet with a brisk, savory bite.
Strawberry · black pepper · lemon
Explore the pairingSpice
Chile & Mango
Ripe, lively, and saltily spicy.
Mango · chile · lime
Explore the pairingSpice
Sumac & Blackberry
Tart berry with a dry, winey edge.
Blackberry · sumac · lemon
Explore the pairingSpice
Allspice & Plum
Dark fruit with a warming, aromatic core.
Plum · allspice · lime
Explore the pairingSpice
Coriander & Carrot
Earthy-sweet, vivid, and brunch-ready.
Carrot · orange · coriander
Explore the pairingSpice
Saffron & Olive
Savory, golden, and deeply composed.
Saffron · olive · dry vermouth
Explore the pairingSpice
Ginger & Cranberry
Tart fruit with a brisk, celebratory lift.
Cranberry · fresh ginger · lime
Explore the pairingFruit
Watermelon & Basil
Juicy, green, and effortlessly summery.
Watermelon · basil · lime
Explore the pairingFruit
Peach & Vanilla
Round stone fruit with a creamy edge.
Peach · vanilla · cola or soda
Explore the pairingFruit
Blackberry & Sage
Dark berry, softly herbal, and balanced.
Blackberry · sage · lemon
Explore the pairingFruit
Strawberry & Rhubarb
Tart-sweet and lifted like a spring dessert.
Strawberry · rhubarb · sparkling wine
Explore the pairingFruit
Pineapple & Ginger
Tropical, spicy, and sharply refreshing.
Pineapple · ginger · lime
Explore the pairingFruit
Cherry & Almond
Stone-fruit richness with a tart cut.
Cherry · almond · lemon
Explore the pairingFruit
Fig & Fennel
Jammy, savory, and late-summer elegant.
Fig · fennel · lemon
Explore the pairingFruit
Pomegranate & Mint
Tangy, cool, and jewel-toned.
Pomegranate · mint · lime
Explore the pairingFruit
Cantaloupe & Fino
Melon-soft with a dry, saline finish.
Cantaloupe · fino sherry · lemon
Explore the pairingFruit
Persimmon & Maple
Honeyed fruit with an autumnal depth.
Persimmon · maple · orange
Explore the pairingBitter & Aperitivo
Bitter Orange & Vermouth
Bittersweet, herbal, and dinner-bound.
Bitter orange · sweet vermouth · soda
Explore the pairingBitter & Aperitivo
Grapefruit & Amaro
Dry, bitter, and refreshing enough for another.
Grapefruit · amaro · soda
Explore the pairingBitter & Aperitivo
Coffee & Campari
Roasted bitterness with a vivid citrus edge.
Coffee · Campari · orange
Explore the pairingBitter & Aperitivo
White Vermouth & Cucumber
Low-key, saline, and garden-fresh.
Dry vermouth · cucumber · lemon
Explore the pairingBitter & Aperitivo
Sherry & Apricot
Nutty, bright, and softly dry.
Fino sherry · apricot · lemon
Explore the pairingBitter & Aperitivo
Amaro & Cold Brew
Dark, bittersweet, and quietly electric.
Amaro · cold brew · orange
Explore the pairingBitter & Aperitivo
Lemon, Vermouth & Basil
Crisp, leafy, and built for before dinner.
Lemon · dry vermouth · basil
Explore the pairingBitter & Aperitivo
Roasted Grape & Amaro
Winey fruit with a grown-up bitter finish.
Roasted grape · amaro · soda
Explore the pairingBitter & Aperitivo
Olive & Lemon Aperitivo
Saline, bright, and savory rather than sweet.
Green olive · lemon · bitter aperitivo
Explore the pairingBitter & Aperitivo
Gentian & Citrus
Bright bitterness with a long, floral tail.
Gentian aperitif · grapefruit · lemon
Explore the pairingCoffee & Chocolate
Espresso & Orange
Dark roast sharpened by citrus oil.
Espresso · orange peel · vanilla
Explore the pairingCoffee & Chocolate
Mocha & Sea Salt
Deep chocolate with a clean savory line.
Cocoa · coffee · sea salt
Explore the pairingCoffee & Chocolate
Coconut & Coffee
Roasted, tropical, and unexpectedly light.
Coffee · coconut · sparkling water
Explore the pairingCoffee & Chocolate
Hazelnut & Espresso
Nutty, creamy, and after-dinner ready.
Espresso · hazelnut · milk
Explore the pairingCoffee & Chocolate
Cacao & Cherry
Dark fruit and chocolate with a bitter finish.
Cacao · cherry · orange
Explore the pairingCoffee & Chocolate
Chocolate & Orange
Classic, bittersweet, and plush.
Chocolate · orange · bitter aperitivo
Explore the pairingCoffee & Chocolate
Coffee & Root Beer
Roasty, nostalgic, and softly foamy.
Cold brew · root beer · cream
Explore the pairingCoffee & Chocolate
Maple, Oat & Coffee
Toasty, mellow, and autumnal.
Coffee · maple · oat milk
Explore the pairingCoffee & Chocolate
Prune & Cappuccino
Dark fruit, roast, and a plush winter finish.
Prune · coffee · warm spice
Explore the pairingCoffee & Chocolate
Café & Cognac Cream
Silky, roasty, and a little ceremonial.
Coffee · Cognac · cream
Explore the pairingCreamy & Soft
Coconut, Lime & Cream
Bright tropical citrus softened at the edges.
Coconut · lime · cream
Explore the pairingCreamy & Soft
Strawberry & Cream
Ripe berry with a milkshake-like finish.
Strawberry · vanilla · cream
Explore the pairingCreamy & Soft
Vanilla & Root Beer
Old-fashioned soda-fountain comfort.
Root beer · vanilla · cream
Explore the pairingCreamy & Soft
Brown Sugar & Latte
Toasty, familiar, and gently caramelized.
Coffee · brown sugar · milk
Explore the pairingCreamy & Soft
Miso & Maple
Salty-sweet, nutty, and unusually lush.
Miso · maple · milk
Explore the pairingCreamy & Soft
Black Sesame & Vanilla
Nutty, plush, and gently savory.
Black sesame · vanilla · brown spirit
Explore the pairingCreamy & Soft
Vanilla & Brandy
Silky, warming, and formal enough for dessert.
Vanilla · brandy · cream
Explore the pairingCreamy & Soft
Salted Caramel & Cola
Dark, fizzy, and warmly nostalgic.
Cola · caramel · sea salt
Explore the pairingCreamy & Soft
Peach & Ricotta
Soft fruit and dairy with a tart finish.
Peach · ricotta · lemon
Explore the pairingCreamy & Soft
Almond & Prune
Deep, nutty, and quietly luxurious.
Almond · prune · aromatic bitters
Explore the pairingAutumn & Winter
Apple & Baking Spice
Orchard-bright with a warming finish.
Apple · cinnamon · ginger
Explore the pairingAutumn & Winter
Maple & Walnut
Toasty, rich, and built for a low light.
Maple · walnut · brown spirit
Explore the pairingAutumn & Winter
Cranberry & Rosemary
Tart, evergreen, and party-ready.
Cranberry · rosemary · bubbles
Explore the pairingAutumn & Winter
Fig Leaf & Bourbon
Green-coconut aroma over warm oak.
Fig leaf · bourbon · orange
Explore the pairingAutumn & Winter
Mulled Pear
Soft orchard fruit with a festive glow.
Pear · mulling spice · sparkling wine
Explore the pairingAutumn & Winter
Burnt Honey & Lemon
Caramelized, tart, and warmly structured.
Burnt honey · lemon · whiskey
Explore the pairingAutumn & Winter
Pomegranate & Allspice
Dark fruit with a clove-like finish.
Pomegranate · allspice · citrus
Explore the pairingAutumn & Winter
Gingerbread & Cola
Spiced, fizzy, and dessert-like.
Gingerbread spice · cola · cream
Explore the pairingAutumn & Winter
Cacao & Warm Cider
Dark chocolate depth in a spiced orchard pour.
Cacao · apple cider · warm spice
Explore the pairingAutumn & Winter
Persimmon & Ginger
Honeyed fruit with a brisk spicy cut.
Persimmon · ginger · lemon
Explore the pairingBrunch
Tomato & Celery
Savory, peppery, and confidently brunchy.
Tomato · celery · black pepper
Explore the pairingBrunch
Carrot & Orange
Bright, earthy, and fresh from the market.
Carrot · orange · coriander
Explore the pairingBrunch
Coffee & Tonic
Bitter, fizzy, and sharply awake.
Cold brew · tonic · citrus peel
Explore the pairingBrunch
Peach, Basil & Bubbles
Soft fruit, green lift, and an easy celebration.
Peach · basil · sparkling wine
Explore the pairingBrunch
Corn & Honey
Golden, savory-sweet, and late-summer rich.
Sweet corn · honey · bitters
Explore the pairingBrunch
Cucumber & Melon
Cool, watery, and picnic-light.
Cucumber · melon · lime
Explore the pairingBrunch
Lemon Meringue & Coffee
Tart dessert energy in an iced pour.
Lemon · coffee · cream
Explore the pairingBrunch
Sherry & Citrus Sunrise
Low-proof, sunny, and made for a long table.
Sherry · orange · grenadine
Explore the pairingBrunch
Green Tomato & Vermouth
Tangy, savory, and just off the usual chart.
Green tomato · dry vermouth · cucumber
Explore the pairingBrunch
Espresso & Cola
Roasty, fizzy, and built for a later brunch.
Espresso · cola · vanilla
Explore the pairingCelebratory
Gin, Lemon & Bubbles
Bright, brisk, and always occasion-worthy.
Gin · lemon · sparkling wine
Explore the pairingCelebratory
Pear & Champagne
Orchard-soft with a bright celebratory lift.
Pear · sparkling wine · lemon
Explore the pairingCelebratory
Cranberry & Sparkling Wine
Tart, evergreen, and ready for a crowd.
Cranberry · rosemary · sparkling wine
Explore the pairingCelebratory
Elderflower & Bubbles
Floral, lifted, and polished without effort.
Elderflower · sparkling wine · lemon
Explore the pairingCelebratory
White Bitter & Bubbles
Bitter, buoyant, and suited to the first toast.
Gentian aperitif · vermouth · sparkling wine
Explore the pairingCelebratory
Rum Punch & Citrus
Generous, sunny, and made for passing around.
Rum · citrus · tea or spice
Explore the pairingCelebratory
Pomegranate Cup
Jewel-toned, festive, and easy to scale.
Pomegranate · citrus · spice
Explore the pairingCelebratory
Olive Lemon Sparkle
Savory, clean, and a little unexpected.
Lemon · green olive · bubbles
Explore the pairingCelebratory
Garden Bellini
Fruit-forward and fresh enough for daylight.
Peach · basil · sparkling wine
Explore the pairingCelebratory
Ruby Grapefruit Toast
Tart, vivid, and made for the opening glass.
Ruby grapefruit · lemon · sparkling wine
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