Pâté is the quintessential cocktail party food. Elegant bites of country-style pâté served on a toothpick, or spoonfuls of mousse spread on a cracker, are easy to share, pass, and eat with one hand – the perfect hors d'oeuvre! Even better, they go wonderfully with mixed drinks. Try our cocktail pairings to liven up your next party for an evening your guests won't forget.

A classic, clean, not-too-sweet Manhattan is the perfect complement to mushrooms. Our Forest Mushroom Pâté really brings out the depth in your favorite whiskey or bourbon. For something a little more unusual, a Spanish Manhattan – made with sherry in place of sweet vermouth – is an ideal match with the subtly sherry-laced Pâté de Campagne.

The richness of mousse needs a simple drink to balance them out. Martinis can really cut through the indulgent flavors of a Truffle or Chicken Liver Mousse. A gin martini works particularly well with Sage and Pork Liver Mousse. The drink brings out the hints of vermouth in the mousse, while the sage in the spread complements the herbaceous quality of the gin.

Fruity, rum-based cocktails, such as a Mai Tai or a Hurricane, go great with Chicken Ballotine. Filled with fruits such as papaya, pineapple, and apricots, all you need is an icy cocktail with a paper umbrella to wash it down to make you feel like you're on a tropical island!

Grand Marnier Pâté, of course, tastes great with Grand Marnier! A sidecar is a particularly good choice. Made with cognac, lemon juice, and orange liqueur, its citrus-y freshness pairs beautifully with the hearty flavors of this country-style terrine.

Perhaps instead of an evening cocktail party, you're throwing a midday brunch. Enter the Bloody Mary! Serve our Mixed Vegetable Terrine as a dip alongside your cocktail, using your celery stick garnish as your dipper. The clean, vegetal flavors of the pâté meet their match with spicy tomato juice and vodka.