Category: Pairings

Welcome to Pairings, a column dedicated to the infallible union of food and drink. Join us each month as we celebrate the beverages that enhance the dishes we love in the Commonwealth.

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Tiramisu Martini

The Tiramisu Martini prepared at Sweet on Shrewsbury Street.

Tiramisu isn’t just for dessert anymore because at Sweet Pastry Shop and Dessert Bar you can enjoy this unique taste as a martini! This powerful drink combines ice-chilled V-One Vodka, coffee liquor, freshly made espresso shot, creme de cocoa and a splash of locally-sourced cream from Coopers Hilltop Farm to create something to be savored. The drink is layered with flavor with tastes of cocoa and coffee throughout and is served topped with cinnamon and rimmed with sugar and cocoa powder. This velvety-smooth creamy, coffee-ish martini is sure to become a favorite amongst those who enjoy dessert-in-a-glass!

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Strawberry Mojito

Strawberry Mojito
Strawberry Mojito at Sweet
The Strawberry Mojito at Sweet on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester.

The Mojito has become an extremely popular summertime concoction. So popular that some establishments have resorted to pre-made mixes and other shortcuts. What we don’t see very often is a mojito made correctly: using premium spirits, fresh ingredients and void of syrups; all of which can be found within the Strawberry Mojito at Sweet Pastry Shop and Dessert Bar on Shrewsbury street in Worcester. Using DonQ rum infused with a hint of natural mint and freshly picked strawberries from Tougas Farm in Northborough, this hand crafted cocktail is void of syrups. With subtle sweetness that is missing the coarse granulation of crystallized sugar, Sweet’s Strawberry Mojito is light, refreshing, and boasts great strawberry flavors with a lingering mint aftertaste. Mojitos done right, finally.