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Yeah, yes, we get it. Wine and cheese always go well together. But have you ever triedcocktail And pairs of cheese? While the combination of both can be something you are not fully used, the complex flavors ofcocktails Coupled with creamy cheese is a different culinary experience.

To determine thebetterCocktail and cheese twinning, we talked withJeanette woundedaward-winning authorDrink like a woman,Ken Monteleone, owner and cheese cheese cheese cheeseCheeseand Litty Mathew, co-founder ofGreenbar distillery. These cocktail and cheese experts determined the best pairs you can enjoy while shaking some cocktails this summer.

Here's what they recommend and for even more classic twinning ideas, do not miss our list of13 flats of wine and cheese that you have to try.

"A higher ABV like that ofGreenbar Distillery Silver Tequila Can withstand the pungent and the salinity of Pecorino Romano Cheese, "explains Mathew." The high alcohol content cleans the palate of bold flavors, significantly better than wine or other lower drinks. Pair of funky peercorino with smoke and earthMezcal Margarita. "

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"We see variations from the Aperol Spritz appear almost everywhere these days and there are so many fun options to pair it," says Monteleone. "Sweet with just a hint of nuts, a creamy brick cheese will complement these cocktail bubbles and softwood aromas."

According to Monteleone, theWidmer brick cheese is a nice twinning with your usual Aiguz Spritz because of his "sweet sweet and buttered" taste.

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"The rum is often paired with tropical aromas and we certainly have tropical flavored cheeses in the state of Wisconsin," says injured. "Umbrellas above the head on a sunny patio, or in our drinks, we will take them all!"

Try itCarr Valley Reserve Gouda is one of the best flavored tropical cheeses that hurts recommends to a Daiquiri, especially if you sprinkle some lime zest on top!

"Create a bridge between the drink and cheese using accompaniments such as lemon curd, orange marmalade and lime zest," says injured. "The addition to your cheese bite will make a strong connection with the cocktail and make a beautiful pairing."

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"Imagine sitting on the patio with a cold glass of Sangria and a cheese board to match," says Monteleone. "There are tons of cheeses soaked in wine to discover who will exceed all expectations!"

If you need a good soaked wine cheese, Monteleone says theSartori Merlot Bellavitano® is a great option, especially with a prospective sangria - like thisBlackberry Sangria!

"This cheese is a hint of caramel and vanilla, while spicy rum has vanilla as an ingredient," explains Mathew. "Bold cheese with hints of sweet milk and a pepper finish Pair perfectly with the notes of hot cooking spices found inGreenbar Spicy Rum. Permit perfectly moldy cheese with a classic Daiquiri. "

Here's how to do aDaiquiri spicy rum at home!

"The flavors of the elderly cheese well with spirits that have a dimension, like the whiskey," explains Mathew. "For example, vanilla, spice and caramel barrels used to doGreenbar distillery slow hand simple malt cask whiskey Associate well with hazelnut flavors in cheese. Associate the Gouda with a generous sewing of heir whiskey on ice. "

"Every sip of your favorite Margarita helps bring out the sweet and salty complexity of a spicy cheddar while cleaning your palate with the acidity of the lemons," said injured. "Get ready to increase the heat on Happy Hour!"

Injured specifically recommends theDeer Creek RattlesnakeBut his recommendation comes with a fair warning: "This twinning is not for the weakness of heart. This Wisconsin cheese is a serious punch with Habanero peppers. The tasting experience is different from any other."

Try to pair this spicy cheddar with thisRefreshing cucumber and Jalapeño Margarita!

"Sour in nature, tart, and tangy Humboldt Fog has a hint of lemon for her, making it a perfect compliment with a lemon vodka," says Mathew. "GreenBar Distillery Vodka Lemon Tru is one of the only lemon vodkas on the market that the uses of the actual lemon-not lemon aromas that asks you leave if you come from slaughtered a Lemon Pledge cleaning solution. Tru Vodka Classic Lemon as a studentDouble lemon press Or simple lemon drops and gets married well with Humboldt Fog cheese, without dominating it. »

"A cream, young blue contrasts beautifully with a botanical gin and the added tonic water adds just enough bitterness to wash the finish, so every bit is as good as the first," says Hurt. "The acidity of green lemons also help clean your palate. »

TheDeer Creek The Blue Jay is the favorite matching of Hurt with a Smash GIM or any other gin-based cocktail!

"He goes very well with any smash gin, Gimlet, or a tonic gin," says Hurt. "Just grid a lime zest on the top of the cheese to help fill cocktail flavors and cheese pairings. I also think that honey goes well with blue cheese, so if you drink with simple honey syrup instead of a simple sugar syrup, it "ll be even better".

"Farm has a cheddar cheese suspicion of freshly cut grass, which superbly correspond withRum Silver Greenbar which has been created to be similar to a grass, awesome with agricultural rum ratings of brilliant and floral lavender "says Mathew. »Twink fresh cheese with a squameousLavender Daiquiri. "