What drinks go well with prime rib?
But with a roasted prime rib, you don't need such a bold wine. While a Cabernet would be a solid choice, something more medium-bodied such as a Zinfandel or Merlot would also pair nicely. My personal favorite is a blend of primarily Zinfandel with bolder Petite Sirah and Syrah added in small amounts.
Choose a New York strip steak, ribeye or filet (or any other prime cut) and then pair it with a rich, full-bodied Macallan Scotch, a sherried Scotch like Glenmorangie Lasanta, or even Swindlers Hand Crafted Colorado Light Whiskey.
Bourbon, or even Canadian whisky, can provide a nice sweet counterpoint to deeply savory meat, and the lower fat content of a filet lets you appreciate the nuance in a more subtle dram. I love spicy rye, like Lot No. 40 or Sazerac Rye, with a leaner steak, where it can serve a similar role as peppercorn sauce.
Whiskey is a brown spirit with rich caramel notes that pairs well with more flavorful cuts of red meat. You can choose between rye or bourbon, but the popular option is scotch. Scotch is an especially good choice with a grilled steak, as the smoky notes of this drink copy the flavor provided by the grill.
Amber ale is a beer that people often use to cook with to flavor prime rib or short ribs. It's an excellent choice for marinades or homemade barbecue sauces because it's sweet and rich in flavor.
Prime rib is richer, and it's delicious served with a younger or more tannic Barbera or Cabernet-based wine or a more robust Merlot, Bordeaux, or Bordeaux-style blend. Pan-seared filet is great paired with a moderately tannic red like Merlot or a medium- weight Australian Shiraz.
The complex nature of whiskey, bourbon, and Scotch lend well to flavor profiles of beef cuts. Neat, on-ice, and co*cktail applications of these barrel-aged spirits can all pair well with the beef offerings on your menu.
- Henry McKenna Single Barrel 10 Year Bottled-In-Bond. ...
- Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon. ...
- Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon. ...
- Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon. ...
- Larceny Kentucky Straight Very Special Small Batch Bourbon. ...
- Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon.
Rye whiskey cuts through fatty cuts of beef like ribeye, and Strunk really loves it with smoked meats. “The assertive spice that comes from the rye stands up to low and slow smoked brisket and pork,” she believes.
Ribeye steak is the juiciest and fattiest cut of steak and requires full-bodied red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Barolo, Merlot and Syrah. Younger versions of these wines, which feature harsh tannin, are preferred as Ribeye steak is loaded with fat and protein.
What meat goes with bourbon?
Cured Meats: Ham, Salami and other cured meats have a savory flavor that bring out many flavors in Bourbon. Get a mixture of salty and spiced meats. Dried Fruit: Some cranberries, dates, apricots, apples or even pineapple.
- Ginger. Ginger can range in flavor from sweet to spicy and is an excellent whiskey sidekick in many co*cktails. ...
- Coca Cola. ...
- Soda Water. ...
- Lemon. ...
- Apple Cider. ...
- Grapefruit Juice. ...
- Sweet Vermouth. ...
- Sour Mix.
A Prime Rib dinner packs a lot of flavour and pairs best with bold red wines like Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Zinfandel or a Super Tuscan. Prime Rib Roast is a tender and juicy cut of beef roasted on the bone and served medium-rare.
Darker alcohols like stout or whiskey pair best with dark meats like pork or beef. Similarly, lighter spirits like gin and tequila match with white meats or seafood.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Are you a Sunday roast purist? Then you can't go wrong with Cabernet Sauvignon – perhaps the most classic match there is. It really makes the beef shine; the wine's tannins and structure hold up brilliantly against the meat's robust texture and help bring out its flavour.
The subtle tones of Pinot Noir pairs perfectly with a garlic and rosemary crusted Prime Rib. The butcher knows how much fat to leave on the roast, so no additional trimming is needed. Your prime rib roast should have a nice layer of fat on top, so it will baste itself.