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Smoked Salmon
Smoked Salmon
Food
Cured smoked salmon
Best wine varietals
1
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the rich, smoky flavors of salmon.
Albariño's bright acidity complements the rich, smoky flavors of salmon.
2
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the oily texture of smoked salmon.
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the oily texture of smoked salmon.
3
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers crispness and slight effervescence that refreshes the palate.
Vinho Verde offers crispness and slight effervescence that refreshes the palate.
4
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's herbaceous notes pair well with smoked salmon's smoky profile.
Sauvignon Blanc's herbaceous notes pair well with smoked salmon's smoky profile.
Best cocktails with this
1
Cucumber Vodka Martini
acid, herbal, bubbles — crisp cucumber and clean vodka lift the oily, salty salmon without overpowering it
Score: 95
2
Honey Bee Royale
acid, bubbles, sweet — sparkling wine and lemon/honey add bright acidity and gentle sweetness to balance richness
Score: 92
3
Vodka Grapefruit Fizz
acid/bubbles/bitter — bright grapefruit and soda cut fat, cleansing and complementary to smoky salmon
Score: 92
4
Honey French 75
acid, bubbles, sweet — gin, lemon and sparkling wine give bright citrus and effervescence that cuts the salmon's fat
Score: 90
5
Honey Elderflower Sour
acid, floral, sweet — elderflower and lemon offer delicate floral lift and acidity that complements cured fish
Score: 88
6
Vodka Starlight Martini
acid/herbal/flower — floral elderflower and citrus lift the oily fish without overpowering delicate smoke
Score: 88
7
Honey Gin Sour
acid, herbal, sweet — gin and lemon with honey produce herbaceous brightness and restrained sweetness for balance
Score: 87
8
Vodka Mint Lemonade
acid/herbal/sweet — lemon and mint refresh the palate, good with oily, salty smoked salmon
Score: 86
9
Honey Thyme Smash
herbal, acid, sweet — thyme's savory notes and lemon counter the salmon's oiliness while honey smooths edges
Score: 85
10
Vodka Citrus Cooler
acid/bubbles — clean citrus and soda refresh and balance richness without masking smoke
Score: 84
11
Scotch Speyside Highball
bubbles/herbal — light Speyside and club soda add gentle lift and subtle malt that complements cured salmon
Score: 82
12
Honey Aperol Spritz
bitter, bubbles, sweet — Aperol's bitter-citrus profile with prosecco provides a lively contrast to the smoky salmon
Score: 80
13
Scotch Speyside Spritz
acid/bubbles — Speyside with citrus and fizz brightens the fish and adds delicate complexity
Score: 80