Brachetto d'Acqui
Brachetto d'Acqui's light sweetness complements the syrupy gulab jamun.
Dulce de Leche Dessert Wine
Dulce de Leche Dessert Wine matches the rich, caramelized flavors.
Moscato (Sweet)
Moscato (Sweet) pairs well with the sweet, floral notes of the dessert.
Sauternes
Sauternes offers luscious sweetness and acidity to balance the richness.
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/spice — bright acidity + ginger spice cuts the rich, syrupy sweetness and refreshes the palate
Highball glass • Easy • 2 min
sweet/fat/bitter — coffee + milk echoes gulab jamun’s milky sweetness, pleasant bitter contrast
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — smoky mezcal contrasts the deep milkiness; lemon and honey bridge flavors
Mason jar • Easy • 5 min
sweet/fat — creamy chocolate & marshmallow complement the dessert’s caramelized sugar and milk notes
Champagne flute • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/sweet — sparkling wine lifts the syrupy dessert; lemon keeps it bright and elegant
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid/sweet — effervescence and citrus lighten the richness; honey harmonizes with dessert sweetness
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
floral/acid/sweet — elderflower’s floral notes complement rose/cardamom flavors; citrus balances sweetness
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — bright lemon cuts through syrupy sweetness, refreshing palate cleanser
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
floral/sweet/acid — lavender echoes floral aromas in the dessert while lemon cuts richness
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter/bubbles/sweet — gentle bitter note and fizz provide contrast to the cloying sweetness
Highball • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — tart raspberry-lemon brightness and effervescence lift the heavy dessert
Rocks glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — straightforward lemony acidity trims the fatty, syrupy texture while honey ties flavors together
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt — zesty lime and saline edge balance the richness and sweetness