Cochinita Pibil
Achote marinated pork
Best wine varietals
Tempranillo
Tempranillo complements the rich, smoky flavors of Cochinita Pibil.
Garnacha
Garnacha offers bright fruit and spice that pairs well with the dish's seasoning.
Blend
Blend wines provide complexity to match the layered flavors of the pork.
Riesling
Riesling's acidity balances the citrus and spice in Cochinita Pibil.
Best cocktails with this
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — mezcal's smoke echoes pibil char + honey and lemon cut richness
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid—bright citrus cuts fat; tequila matches pork's Agave/earthy notes
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet/salt — tequila + lime/honey complements achiote tang and fat, salt rim enhances savory
Highball • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles—clean lime and soda refreshes richness; agave ties to Mexican flavors
Highball • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet/tropical — tequila + pineapple/lime mirrors citrus brightness and adds fruit lift
Old Fashioned Glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/acid—rosemary adds savory earthiness that echoes achiote; citrus lifts fat
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
acid/heat/sweet — ginger bite and honey with lime refreshes and cuts fatty pork
Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid—jalapeño heat complements spice in dish; lime/agave balances richness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bitter/sweet — grapefruit soda brings bitter-citrus balance to rich, spiced pork
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid/sweet — sparkling French 75 cleanses palate, bright citrus contrasts fattiness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
smoke/bubbles—smoky Scotch underscores roasted flavors; ginger ale adds lift