P&C Night: Steak & Mushroom Pizza with a Grand Fashioned Cocktail

Elevate your next homemade pizza night with our signature P&C tradition. This steak and mushroom pizza with caramelized shallots pairs perfectly with a bold Grand Fashioned cocktail.

We’re back with the second installment of P&C Night — our weekly tradition of Pizza & Cocktails. What started as a simple way to make Friday nights feel special has quickly become a ritual we look forward to all week. Each week, we explore new flavor pairings and craft cocktails to match, creating a laid-back but elevated dining experience right at home. This week’s combo might just be a new favorite.

🍕 Steak, Mushroom & Caramelized Shallot Pizza

This homemade pizza recipe is a total flavor bomb. It’s rich, hearty, and just the right amount of indulgent. Here’s what makes it special:

• Juicy seared steak – Cooked medium rare and sliced thin for that perfect bite.

• Buttery mushrooms – Sautéed until golden and full of umami.

• Caramelized shallots – Slow-cooked for depth and a touch of sweetness that brings balance to every slice.

• Mozzarella cheese – Melts beautifully to tie everything together.

• Crispy homemade crust – Thin, golden, and slightly chewy. The perfect base for bold toppings.

  
  

The steak and mushrooms make for a meaty, earthy combo that’s hard to beat, and the caramelized shallots add an unexpected sweetness that elevates the whole pie. This pizza tastes like something you'd order from a trendy wood-fired spot—but it's even better because you made it at home.

🥃 The Grand Fashioned Cocktail

To pair with the bold flavors of the pizza, we mixed up a Grand Fashioned — our twist on the classic Old Fashioned. The addition of Grand Marnier adds a subtle orange warmth that complements the maple syrup and ties the whole drink together.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey

• ½ oz Grand Marnier

• ¼ oz Maple Syrup

• 2 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters

• Luxardo Maraschino Cherry, for garnish

Instructions:Stir all ingredients with ice until well chilled, then strain into a rocks glass over a large cube. Garnish with a cherry—or two, if you’re feeling generous.

This cocktail is smooth, rich, and lightly spiced, making it the ideal companion for our decadent pizza night.

Looking Ahead: Pizza & Champagne

We’re already dreaming up the next round of P&C Night — and we’re thinking something bubbly. Stay tuned for Pizza & Champagne next week. Because every Friday deserves a little something extra.