Desperate for Pairing Advice: Alcohol & Food

Alright, so I’m in the middle of planning a dinner for friends, and I’m absolutely lost. I’ve got vodka, gin, and rum staring at me from the kitchen counter, and zero clue what food to pair with any of them. I know there are rules or whatever, but Google just gives me pretentious lists and I need real advice from people who actually eat and drink like normal humans. Is there a go-to combo that won’t make me look like a total amateur? Like, does gin actually go with anything besides tonic and regret? And if I serve rum with dessert, will people judge me or thank me? I’m not trying to win MasterChef, I just want my friends to have a good time and not secretly hate my choices. Any tips or weirdly successful pairings? Help a clueless host out! #FoodPairing #PartyPlanning #AlcoholTips #Relatable #HelpNeeded #Food #Foodie