Pairings BBQ Ribs
BBQ Ribs

BBQ Ribs

Food

Slow cooked barbecue ribs

Best wine varietals

1

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, smoky flavors of BBQ ribs.

2

Syrah

Syrah's spicy and fruity notes enhance the BBQ's smoky and savory profile.

3

Malbec

Malbec's dark fruit and smooth texture pair well with the sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.

4

Zinfandel

Zinfandel's jammy fruit and peppery spice match the sweet and smoky BBQ flavors.

Best cocktails with this

1
Scotch Smoked Honey Old Fashioned

Scotch Smoked Honey Old Fashioned

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

smoke/sweet/bitterness — rich smoky backbone and honey glaze mirror ribs’ char and sweetness; orange peel brightens.

Score: 95
2
Scotch Smoky Gold Rush

Scotch Smoky Gold Rush

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid/sweet — smoky whisky + honey and lemon cut fat and echo barbecue glaze; vibrant citrus lift.

Score: 90
3
Scotch Smoky Cameron’s Kick

Scotch Smoky Cameron’s Kick

Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/heat/sweet — smoky Scotch with ginger warmth and honey complements spice rub and caramelized edges.

Score: 88
4
Scotch Smoky Ginger Beer

Scotch Smoky Ginger Beer

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/spice/bubbles — ginger beer’s spice and effervescence refresh the palate against fatty, smoky meat.

Score: 85
5
Scotch Smoky Mule

Scotch Smoky Mule

Copper mug • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid/bubbles — smoky mule combines peat with lime and ginger for cleansing acidity and spicy lift.

Score: 84
6
Scotch Islay Highball

Scotch Islay Highball

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/bubbles/acid — Islay highball’s minerality and soda lighten richness and highlight smoky notes.

Score: 82
7
Scotch Smoky New York Sour

Scotch Smoky New York Sour

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

acid/tannin/smoke — New York Sour’s lemon and red wine float add bright acid and tannic structure to cut fat.

Score: 80