What Cocktails Go Well With Pork Tenderloin?
- Cocktails that enhance the flavor of pork tenderloin will pair nicely.pork tenderloin image by John Keith from Fotolia.com
Many restaurants are now acknowledging the balance and complexity of combining good food with drinks other than wine. The Pegu Club in Manhattan even offers cocktail pairings with their bar menu. Cocktails can enhance a great meal. Pork tenderloin, for example, is a versatile meat that can handle bold fruit or spices and subtle flavorings. Choose the perfect cocktail for pork tenderloin by examining what spices you plan on using and what mood you want to create. - A mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail with lime, mint and white rum.mojito image by zerowarp from Fotolia.com
A mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail with lime, mint and white rum. It will pair perfectly with Cuban-style pork tenderloin cooked with lime and cilantro. Pork is a popular traditional meat in Cuba, and a mojito will enhance the pork with its combination of sweet and sour, especially for a summer meal. It also goes well with spicy pork and black beans and rice. - Pork tenderloin with apple is a classic combination that would pair nicely with a classic old fashioned. Combine bourbon whiskey, simple syrup, bitters, a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry with ice in a whiskey glass for a classic old fashioned. This bourbon cocktail standard was invented in Louisville, Kentucky, and it would bring out the subtle flavor of the pork.
- Beer cocktails have traveled beyond the pub. Oranj-a-Bloom is made from Belgian white beer, lemon, lime, ginger syrup, rum, orange liqueur and orange bitters. It is a refreshing drink that would contrast a rich pork tenderloin dish that is heavy on spices like cumin, allspice or cloves. Oranj-a-Bloom is popular for a summer afternoon.
- Pork tenderloin cooked with cumin and cayenne pepper would pair well with a Michelada, which is a Mexican beer cocktail. A spicy drink, it is made with dark Mexican beer, Worcestershire sauce, lime, Tabasco and black pepper. Any strong pork dish with bold flavors would go well with a Michelada, especially if it has Mexican spices.
- Hot apple cider with rum is not an obvious choice of cocktail to pair with pork tenderloin. It is a warming drink popular in the cold months. However, apple and pork is a classic combination. Hot apple cider with rum would pair well with a pork tenderloin recipe that has subtle spices. The hot drink will enhance the meat and keep you warm on a cold winter's night.
