Lobster
Steamed or grilled lobster
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles complement lobster's richness and texture.
Chablis
Chablis offers crisp minerality that pairs well with lobster's delicate flavor.
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity and citrus notes enhance lobster's sweetness.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's fresh acidity and herbaceous notes balance lobster's richness.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — bright citrus and soda lift the sweet, buttery lobster without overpowering it.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bitter, bubbles — tonic's quinine and lime provide a clean, saline-leaning counterpoint to lobster richness.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — light, effervescent, and citrusy; won’t overpower delicate lobster meat
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, foam — tart lime and silky egg white balance richness and add a refined texture contrast.
Wine Glass • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid — bright spritz with citrus lift and sparkling texture to cut richness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, herbal, bubbles — mint and lime refresh the palate and highlight delicate lobster sweetness.
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
acid/heat — ginger zip and citrus freshness complement lobster’s sweetness, especially grilled
Wine Glass • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid — clean, sparkling, and citrus-driven; refreshing with steamed lobster
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, sweet, coconut — tropical coconut and lime pair nicely with grilled lobster char and buttery notes (use sparingly).
Highball • Medium • 10 min
acid, herbal, bubbles — citrus, orange and mint create a bright, slightly funky profile that pairs well with steamed or grilled lobster.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — zesty lime brightness refreshes the palate and balances buttery richness