Best Cocktails for a Steak Dinner | Cattlemen's Steakhouse

There is a wide variety of signature drinks, such as wines, beers, and cocktails that you can enjoy with your steak dinner. Each offers a unique pairing experience and brings out different flavors in the steak. Some cocktails have plenty of potential to be a fantastic steak pairing, but it is essential to know the difference between each as they may overpower the steak’s rich and lean flavors. The experts at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse are here to suggest some of our favorite cocktail and steak pairings for you to try on your next visit.

Old Fashioned

A timeless drink, the old-fashioned can accompany almost any steak dinner with its simplicity and strong taste. Crafted with sugar, bitters, and orange zest, it will add subtle flavor notes to every bite of steak. Marbled steaks, like our classic ribeye, pair quite well with the old-fashioned as the fattier cuts complement the drink’s richness and depth. Try our in-house old fashions at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse.

Mojito

The perfect summer drink, the mojito offers a sweet and refreshing taste that can nicely contrast the richness and heaviness of a steak. The mojito can be made in various ways, but typically, it consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint. Versatile steaks like filet mignon are tender enough and offer a mild flavor that enhances the taste of the herbs and citrus in the mojito. 

Whiskey Sour

If you're in the mood for something light that can effectively contract the heaviness and richness of steak, try a whiskey sour at Cattlemen's Steakhouse. This drink offers a unique taste and is easy to make, only requiring whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, and egg whites. Try your whiskey sour with Cattlemen's Steakhouse's presidential choice T-bone steak that offers two unique textures of the strip loin and tenderloin that promise a rich and complex-tasting dinner.

Bloody Mary

The Bloody Mary is a unique cocktail that brings bold and savory flavors to your steak dinner. It is made from vodka, tomato, juice, and a concoction of spices. Additional spices like tabasco and horseradish can add an extra kick of flavor. This cocktail’s tangy and bright flavor can be paired nicely with mild, lean steaks like top sirloin, complementing the Bloody Mary’s strong flavor. 

Dry Martini

The classic drink that allows your steak to shine, the dry martini is made from just two ingredients: gin and vermouth. The dryness of this drink acts as almost a palate cleanser, allowing the steak’s richness to shine in every bite. Adding olive brine to create a dirty martini could have a salty flavor that might overpower the steak, so we suggest sticking with a dry martini. Try your martini with Cattlemen’s 24 oz Porterhouse, where this decadent cocktail can enhance its robust flavors and tenderness.

Steak Dinner and Cocktails at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse

Whatever cocktail you choose for your steak dinner, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse is here to serve you the best food and drinks to give you an unforgettable dining experience. Our bartenders can make and serve you drinks exactly to your liking. We’re located in the stockyards in Oklahoma City and look forward to serving you!