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Hamburger

Hamburger

Food

Grilled beef patty sandwich

Best wine varietals

1

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, juicy flavors of a hamburger.

2

Merlot

Merlot's smooth, fruity profile pairs well with the savory meat and toppings.

3

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir's light body and acidity balance the fattiness of the burger.

4

Syrah

Syrah's spicy and robust character enhances grilled or charred burger flavors.

Best cocktails with this

1
Honey Bourbon Sour

Honey Bourbon Sour

Rocks glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/fat/sweet — bright citrus cuts beef fat; honey adds balance

Score: 92
2
Scotch Smoked Honey Old Fashioned

Scotch Smoked Honey Old Fashioned

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

smoke/fat/sweet — smoky Scotch complements grilled char and beef richness

Score: 90
3
Tequila Soda

Tequila Soda

Highball glass • Easy • 2 min

acid, bubbles — clean, bright citrus and fizz cuts through beef fat

Score: 90
4
Honey Boulevardier

Honey Boulevardier

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

bitter/herbal/fat — bitter vermouth/Aperol-like depth slices through fattiness

Score: 88
5
Pink Paloma

Pink Paloma

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid, bitter, bubbles — grapefruit tang refreshes and contrasts charred meat

Score: 88
6
Honey Mezcal Sour

Honey Mezcal Sour

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid/sweet — mezcal smoke echoes grill char; citrus cleanses palate

Score: 86
7
Scotch Smoky Highball

Scotch Smoky Highball

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles, smoke, acid — light effervescence with subtle smoke complements grilled patty

Score: 85
8
Honey Negroni

Honey Negroni

Old Fashioned • Medium • 5 min

bitter/herbal/sweet — Campari bitterness and honey balance savory beef

Score: 84
9
Scotch Smoky Spritz

Scotch Smoky Spritz

Wine glass • Medium • 10 min

bubbles, smoke, acid — spritz refreshes and lifts richness while echoing char

Score: 83
10
Scotch Smoky Ginger Beer

Scotch Smoky Ginger Beer

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

heat, sweet, smoke — ginger zip and spice cut fat; smoke pairs with grill flavors

Score: 82
11
Honey Mule

Honey Mule

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

spice/acid/bubbles — ginger spice and lime refresh and cut fattiness

Score: 80
12
Scotch Gold Rush

Scotch Gold Rush

Old Fashioned • Medium • 5 min

acid, sweet, smoke — honey-lemon brightness balances beefy richness

Score: 80