Snack time!
I’m collaborating on a playful project with Pavan Liqueur — the bottle alone is beautiful — to share a few classic, simple movie-night snacks that pair perfectly with their signature cocktails. Pavan is a floral, citrusy liqueur made from muscat grapes and orange blossom; it’s delightful neat but truly shines in cocktails. I tasted it on the rocks when my bottle arrived, and then I started experimenting with cocktail pairings and snacks in preparation for the Nantucket Film Festival at the end of June, where we’ll be serving small bites and sipping cocktails while watching vintage French films.
To start, I went with a margarita that includes a hint of grapefruit — it’s bright and refreshing — and since Pavan pairs beautifully with cheese, I landed on old-school nachos. I remember the nacho days when pickled jalapeños came in large, overwhelming piles straight from the box. This time I opted for candied jalapeños, which are sweeter, milder and much more nuanced.
These nachos keep things simple but satisfying. The combination of sweet peppers and homemade fontina queso is all you really need (though bacon would make everything more indulgent). For once, I’m perfectly happy with uncomplicated, delicious snacks.
