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Tsukune

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Junmai Sake
Junmai Sake complements the savory, umami flavors of Tsukune perfectly.

Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the rich meatiness.

Champagne
Champagne offers bright acidity and effervescence to balance the dish.

Blend
Blend wines provide complexity and balance to match Tsukune's flavors.

Smoky Sour

acid, smoke — citrus brightness and smoke complement grilled, umami-rich tsukune and cut its fat

Score: 95

Honey Bee Mule

acid, fat, sweet, spice (ginger) — cuts fat, bright lime, ginger heat

Score: 90

Tequila Aztec Gold

acid, salt, herbal — bright lime and orange with tequila/salt balance the sweet-savoury tare and char

Score: 90

Honey Bee Margarita

acid, fat, sweet, salt — bright citrus/salt lifts tare and fattiness

Score: 88

Paloma

acid, bitter, bubbles — grapefruit tang and effervescence cleanse fat and lift savory glaze

Score: 88

Honey Mezcal Sour

smoke, acid, sweet, bitter — smoky mezcal echoes char, honey tempers smoke

Score: 85

Scotch Ginger Sour

acid, spice, smoke/herbal — ginger and lemon add zing to fatty meatballs; smoky Scotch echoes char

Score: 85

Honey Gin Sour

herbal, acid, sweet — gin’s botanicals refresh and cut richness

Score: 82

Honey Bourbon Sour

fat, sweet, acid — bourbon’s warmth and honey match umami and glaze

Score: 80

Vodka Rickey

acid, bubbles — clean lime soda refreshes palate between rich, glazed bites

Score: 80