Pairings Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Food

Spiced creamy curry chicken

Best wine varietals

1

Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer complements the spices and creaminess of Chicken Tikka Masala.

2

German Riesling (Off-Dry)

German Riesling (Off-Dry) balances the dish's heat with slight sweetness.

3

Blend

Blend wines offer complexity that pairs well with rich, spiced sauces.

4

Prosecco

Prosecco's bubbles and acidity refresh the palate with spicy flavors.

Best cocktails with this

1
Scotch Mule

Scotch Mule

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

acid, heat (ginger), bubbles — ginger/ginger beer cuts cream and complements spice

Score: 92
2
Tequila Lime Soda

Tequila Lime Soda

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid, bubbles — bright lime soda refreshes palate and lifts aromatic curry spices

Score: 90
3
Vodka Citrus Mojito

Vodka Citrus Mojito

Highball glass • Easy • 10 min

acidic + herbal — lime and mint cut creaminess, refreshing contrast to spices

Score: 90
4
Tequila Agave Sour

Tequila Agave Sour

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

acid, sweet — citrus-agave tang balances creaminess and enhances chili notes

Score: 88
5
Vodka Grapefruit Fizz

Vodka Grapefruit Fizz

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acidic + bubbles — bright grapefruit and soda lift tomato and cream, cleanses palate

Score: 88
6
Vodka Revival

Vodka Revival

Highball glass • Medium • 5 min

acid, herbal, bubbles — elderflower and lemon add floral lift against rich sauce

Score: 86
7
Scotch Speyside Highball

Scotch Speyside Highball

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acidic + bubbles — light citrus highball softens richness without overpowering spices

Score: 85
8
Vodka Astral Spritz

Vodka Astral Spritz

Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min

acid, herbal, bubbles — elderflower-sparkling profile is light and refreshing with curry

Score: 85
9
Scotch Basil Sour

Scotch Basil Sour

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

herbal + acid — basil’s herbaceousness complements curry spices and balances cream/fat

Score: 83
10
Scotch Morning Glory

Scotch Morning Glory

Highball glass • Medium • 5 min

acidic + sweet + bubbles — lemon and honey soda offer bright, gentle counterpoint to heat

Score: 82
11
Tequila Amaro Spritz

Tequila Amaro Spritz

Wine glass • Easy • 5 min

herbal, bitter, bubbles — amaro’s bitter-herbal backbone pairs well with complex spices

Score: 82
12
Rum Grapefruit Smash

Rum Grapefruit Smash

Highball Glass • Medium • 10 min

acid, bitter, herbal, bubbles — grapefruit bitterness and mint cut richness and refresh palate

Score: 80