Perfect Pairings

Welcome guests to your cocktail hour with a mouthwatering marriage of flavors
Photographed and Styled by Gerard + Belevender


Southern Charm

Foie Gras paired with an Old Woodward Cocktail, a mix of Old Grandad Bourbon, Vermouth di Torino, Campari, Averna, Maraschino, and anise.

Daxton Hotel & Madam, Birmigham; 248-283-4200; daxtonhotel.com.

Bold and Bougie

Mini Steak Frites Bites with Dipping Sauce paired with a Remy McSwain Cocktail, a mix of Bloodline Whiskey, Homegrown Rye, Red Vermouth, Benedictine, and Cherry Vanilla Bitters with an orange peel garnish.

Fried Chicken & Caviar; friedchickenandcaviar.com, and Detroit City Distillery/The Whiskey Factory, Detroit; 313-338- 3760; detroitcitydistillery.com.

Light and Ladylike

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites paired with a La Corriveau Cocktail, a mix of Lady of the House Gin, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Cordial, Cap Corse Bianco Vermouth, and Brix Maple Verjus.

Fried Chicken & Caviar; friedchickenandcaviar.com, and Detroit City Distillery/ The Whiskey Factory, Detroit; 313-338-3760; detroitcitydistillery.com.

Exotic Classics

Garden Spring Roll paired with a Rhubarb and Thai Basil French 75, a mix of rhubarb gin, lemon juice, thai basil cordial, and champagne.

Satellite Hospitality; satellitehospitality.com.

Spice it Up

Scallops paired with The Madam Cocktail, a mix of Espolón Blanco Tequila, Aperol, habanero, pineapple, lime and shiso.

Daxton Hotel & Madam, Birmigham; 248-283-4200; daxtonhotel.com.