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Torta Ahogada
Torta Ahogada
Mexican
Drowned pork sandwich
Best wine varietals
1
Blend
Blend wines complement the complex, spicy flavors of Torta Ahogada well.
Blend wines complement the complex, spicy flavors of Torta Ahogada well.
2
Tempranillo
Tempranillo offers bright acidity and red fruit to balance the dish's heat.
Tempranillo offers bright acidity and red fruit to balance the dish's heat.
3
Garnacha
Garnacha's fruitiness and moderate tannins pair nicely with the tomato sauce.
Garnacha's fruitiness and moderate tannins pair nicely with the tomato sauce.
4
Rose
Rosé provides refreshing acidity and lightness to cut through the richness.
Rosé provides refreshing acidity and lightness to cut through the richness.
Best cocktails with this
1
Jalapeño Margarita
acid/heat/salt — bright lime and jalapeño cut fat and match the sandwich's spice
Score: 95
2
Slutty Margarita
acid/salty/bubbles — bright lime acidity and tequila cut through pork fat; salt rim complements savory sandwich.
Score: 95
3
Honey Bee Margarita
acid/sweet/salt — tequila + lime with honey softens spice and harmonizes pork richness
Score: 90
4
Prickly Pear Margarita
acid/sweet — fruity-tart prickly pear adds bright fruit balance to rich pork and spicy sauce.
Score: 90
5
Dirty Sanchez
acid/heat/salty — tomato/spice and olive brine echo the torta's sauce; savory, savory match.
Score: 88
6
Honey Mezcal Sour
smoke/acid/sweet — mezcal smoke complements roasted pork flavors and honey/acid balance heat and fat
Score: 88
7
Honey Ginger Mule
bubbles/acid/spice — ginger beer’s bite and lime cut richness and refresh the palate
Score: 85
8
Mexican Flag
acid/sweet/bubbles — lime and grenadine provide sweet-tart lift and effervescence to cleanse fat.
Score: 82
9
Hot Ass
heat/acid/bubbles — fresh jalapeño heat and lime cut richness; soda brightness refreshes palate.
Score: 80