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Prime Rib

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Slow roasted beef rib

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, fatty prime rib.

Barolo

Barolo's strong structure and acidity balance the meat's richness.

Malbec

Malbec offers dark fruit and smooth tannins that pair well with beef.

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc provides herbal notes and medium tannins for prime rib.

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/herbal — rich, complex bitters + sweet vermouth and rye/Benedictine stand up to beef fat and roasted flavors

Score: 95

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/sweet — peaty Islay Scotch + sweet vermouth adds smoky, savory depth that complements roasted beef

Score: 93

Rocks • Medium • 5 min

bitter/smoke/sweet — Boulevardier structure (bitter vermouth + bourbon) with smoky mezcal echoes char and richness of prime rib

Score: 92

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter/smoke — Old Fashioned format highlights spirit, bitters and orange oils that cut through fat and amplify beefy notes

Score: 90

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter/smoke/sweet — Rob Roy’s sweet vermouth and Scotch bolster umami and roasted flavors without overwhelming the meat

Score: 89

Old Fashioned • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitterness/herbal — Sazerac’s absinthe and bitters provide aromatic lift and palate refresh against rich rib

Score: 88

Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter/sweet — classic Manhattan’s bourbon + sweet vermouth + bitters pair beautifully with roasted beef and jus

Score: 87

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/sweet/smoke — Gold Rush’s honey and lemon bring brightness and sweetness to balance fatty, savory prime rib

Score: 80