Alligator Sausage
Best wine varietals
Blend
Blend wines offer versatility to match the spicy, smoky flavors of alligator sausage.
Syrah
Syrah's bold, peppery notes complement the robust and savory taste of alligator sausage.
Grenache
Grenache's fruitiness balances the spice and richness of the sausage well.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure and tannins pair nicely with the sausage's hearty texture.
Best cocktails with this
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid — smoky mezcal cuts through gaminess; honey softens and lemon brightens
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid — jalapeño spice and citrus cut the sausage’s fat, complementing its char and spice
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
acid/heat — tequila’s agave brightness and lemon lift fatty, savory sausage
Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min
umami/heat — briny olives and pepper play off the meatiness and any pepper in the sausage
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet — classic margarita build (honey instead of sugar) balances spice and richness
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
umami/bitter — bold, briny profile enhances savory notes and stands up to robust seasoning
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/sweet — smoky Scotch and honey complement char and umami, adds depth
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
umami/bitter — dirty martini brine adds savory richness to match the sausage’s gaminess
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
smoke/maple — smoky, savory profile with maple brings a rounded sweetness to gamey meat
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
heat/honey/acid — whiskey, honey and jalapeño complement smoky, spicy sausage flavors
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/sour — bitter/amaro and lemon provide a cleansing, palate-refreshing contrast