Idli
Best wine varietals
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, crisp acidity complements the mild, steamed idli.
Chablis
Chablis offers clean minerality that pairs well with idli's subtle flavors.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity refresh the palate with idli.
Riesling
Riesling's bright acidity and slight sweetness balance idli's texture.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/acid/bubbles (mint + lime — bright, cuts starch; refreshing)
Tiki mug • Easy • 5 min
fat/coconut/bubbles (coconut cream — echoes coconut chutney; creamy contrast)
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal (lemon + elderflower — floral lift, light acidity)
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet (lemon + honey — gentle acidity to balance rice cake)
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/sweet (lime + soda — light, palate-cleansing)
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/heat/herbal (ginger + peach — gentle spice and brightness)