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Barbacoa

Barbacoa

Mexican

Slow cooked beef or lamb

Best wine varietals

1

Malbec

Malbec's bold fruit and spice complement Barbacoa's rich, smoky flavors.

2

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's tannins and dark fruit balance the fatty, savory meat.

3

Tempranillo

Tempranillo pairs well with smoky, earthy, and spicy notes in Barbacoa.

4

Blend

Blend wines offer complexity and versatility to match Barbacoa's robust profile.

Best cocktails with this

1
Classic Margarita

Classic Margarita

Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/agave/salt — bright citrus and salt cut the fat, classic with Mexican profile

Score: 95
2
Honey Mezcal Sour

Honey Mezcal Sour

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid/sweet — mezcal smoke complements char and richness, bright lemon cuts fat

Score: 95
3
Tequila Smoked Margarita

Tequila Smoked Margarita

Short Rocks Glass • Medium • 10 min

smoke/acid/agave — mezcal smoke and lime complement charred, slow‑cooked beef/lamb

Score: 93
4
Honey Tequila Sour

Honey Tequila Sour

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

acid/sweet/heat — tequila’s agave notes and citrus lift fatty, savory barbacoa

Score: 92
5
Honey Bee Margarita

Honey Bee Margarita

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min

acid/sweet/salt — classic margarita balance (lime/honey/salt) brightens rich meat

Score: 90
6
Tequila El Jefe

Tequila El Jefe

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

herbal/acid/agave — cilantro and citrus echo Mexican aromatics and lift rich meat

Score: 90
7
Mexican Manhattan

Mexican Manhattan

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

agave/bitter/sweet — reposado and sweet vermouth add depth to fatty, slow‑cooked protein

Score: 85
8
Tequila Gimlet

Tequila Gimlet

Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/herbal — clean tequila-lime profile refreshes and accents savory spice

Score: 85
9
Tequila Sour

Tequila Sour

Coupe • Easy • 5 min

acid/sweet — tart sour tones cut richness and echo traditional Mexican flavors

Score: 83
10
Honey Bourbon Sour

Honey Bourbon Sour

Rocks glass • Easy • 5 min

fat/sweet/acid — bourbon warmth and honey round the meat’s richness without overpowering

Score: 80
11
Tequila Red Sangria

Tequila Red Sangria

Wine Glass • Easy • 10 min

fruit/acidity/body — red wine and tequila add fruit/body to stand up to robust flavors

Score: 80