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Filet Mignon

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Tender beef steak

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, tender filet mignon.

Barolo

Barolo's strong structure and acidity balance the meat's richness.

Merlot

Merlot offers a softer, fruit-forward profile that pairs well with filet mignon.

Malbec

Malbec's dark fruit and spice enhance the flavors of the steak.

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/sweet — rich, orange bitters and smoky Speyside complement beef fat and char

Score: 95

Rocks Glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/sweet/bitter — peaty Islay with sugar and orange lift enhances char and umami

Score: 93

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/sweet — Manhattan-style depth and vermouth’s herbaceousness cut through steak richness

Score: 92

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter/sweet/smoke — Rob Roy’s sweet vermouth balance and gentle smoke echo beef’s savory notes

Score: 90

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter/herbal/smoke — Vieux Carré’s complex bitters and Benedictine match steak’s savory intensity

Score: 88

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

acid/sweet/smoke — New York Sour’s wine float adds tannic structure to stand up to filet

Score: 86

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

sweet/bitter/smoke — Remember the Maine’s cherry liqueur and vermouth bring bright fruit and depth

Score: 84

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

herbal/sweet/smoke — Widow’s Kiss’s Chartreuse and vermouth add anise/ herbal lift to rich beef

Score: 80