Gyro
Greek meat wrap
Best wine varietals
Assyrtiko
Assyrtiko's crisp acidity complements the tangy, herbaceous flavors of gyro.
Blend
Blend wines offer balanced fruit and spice to match the complex gyro seasoning.
Grenache
Grenache's fruity and spicy notes pair well with the savory meat and tzatziki.
Rosé (Provence)
Provence Rosé's light, refreshing profile enhances the fresh vegetables and herbs.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — bright citrus and soda cut the gyro’s fat and refresh between bites
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, salt — bright citrus cuts fattiness of gyro; complements tzatziki and grilled meat
Old Fashioned Glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal, acid — rosemary and tequila’s savory-herbal note complements oregano and grilled meat
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, herbal — clean tequila‑lime lift; agave balances savoriness and herbs
Pitcher • Easy • 15 min
acid, bubbles, sweet — citrus-forward, fizzy and communal; refreshes and echoes Mediterranean citrus
Wine glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles, bitter, herbal — effervescence and amaro bitterness refresh between bites; contrasts grilled meat
Highball glass • Easy • 10 min
acid, sweet, herbal — pomegranate tartness echoes Mediterranean flavors; mint brightens
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles, acid — light fizzy Scotch highball adds lift without overpowering meat or yogurt
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — light, citrusy and refreshing; cleanses palate from richness
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter, briny, umami — olive brine links to Greek olives; savory match with meat and tangy yogurt
Julep cup • Medium • 10 min
herbal, bubbles — mint-forward julep echoes tzatziki herbs and refreshes fatty meat