From French 75s with sushi to Sazeracs with dessert, the best food-and-cocktail pairings aren't always obvious — but they do follow a few smart rules. Cocktail pairing has become a larger part of the ...

It wasn't too long ago that chefs and bartenders alike considered pairing cocktails with food beyond the pale. A premeal Martini or Manhattan or an after-dinner digestif was fine, but once the food ...