Kadambari B
July 22, 2024
What's a better treat for your taste buds than desserts and drinks? When you have the right dessert and drink combination, it perfectly rounds off your meal giving you a satisfying ending. Here are some guidelines that will help you pair the right dessert with the right alcoholic beverage.
An indulgent dessert like chocolate cake deserves dessert wines such as Madeira, Port, Muscat or Riesling.
Plain or berry cheesecake matches with white wines such as Sweet Rieslings or Sauvignon Blancs. Bourbon whisky also has a subtle sweet finish that complements cheesecake.
Lager, especially Mexican lager, allows the tart citrus notes of key lime pie to stand out.
Fudge cake is a decadent dessert! The rich flavour and gooeyness of this dessert pair perfectly with bourbon or cognac with subtle sweetness and spiciness.
Pair fruit salad with fruity alcoholic beverages. You can pair it with fruity liqueurs. Sparkling fizzy wines with the fizz also blend well with fruit salads.
Wine and chocolates make the best pairing. But make sure the wine doesn't overpower the cacao flavours in chocolates.
Light beers with sweet and caramel notes pair well with caramel and toffee-based desserts.
The drink has to be a little sweeter than the dessert. It also needs to have a good level of acidity to avoid having cloying sweetness. Ensure whiskey doesn't overpower the texture or taste of the desserts. The dessert and liquor must complement each other.