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Onion Rings

Food

Battered fried onions

Brut Champagne

Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the fried, greasy texture of onion rings.

Cava

Cava offers crispness and effervescence that refresh the palate with fried foods.

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde's light body and slight spritz complement the onion rings' crunchiness.

Riesling

Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance the savory and salty flavors.

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acidic grapefruit cuts fat, salty rim contrast, bubbles — acid/bubbles/bitter

Score: 95

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

ginger spice and citrus lift fried richness, refreshing effervescence — heat/acid/bubbles

Score: 92

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

ginger beer’s zing and lime brighten and cut grease; smoky Scotch adds savory depth — heat/acid/smoke

Score: 90

Wine Glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter Campari and tonic with tequila provide a cleansing, palate-refreshing contrast — bitter/acid/bubbles

Score: 88

Wine glass • Medium • 10 min

citrus + soda spritz refreshes between bites; smoked bitters echo savory fried flavor — acid/bubbles/smoke

Score: 86

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

light Speyside and soda lift the dish without overwhelming; crisp, clean finish — bubbles/acid

Score: 83

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

honey and lemon cut grease and add sweet-citrus balance; richer mouthfeel pairs well — acid/sweet

Score: 80