Crab Cakes
Pan fried crab patties
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the richness of crab cakes.
Albariño
Albariño offers bright citrus and minerality that complements seafood flavors.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's buttery notes pair well with the creamy texture of crab cakes.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's crispness and herbaceous notes enhance the crab's freshness.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — light, effervescent with lemon highlights that cut crab richness
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Medium • 15 min
acid/bitter/bubbles — grapefruit acidity and soda refresh the palate, bright with seafood
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
bubbles/acid/herbal — lemon and soda lift the crab, subtle herbal complexity
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — bright lemonade acidity and light sweetness refresh fatty crab cakes
Wine Glass • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid/herbal — spritz-style citrus lift and effervescence complement delicate crab
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
heat/bubbles/acid — ginger heat and effervescence cut through richness nicely
Punch bowl or large punch cup • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet/herbal/bubbles — citrus, honey and mint provide balanced brightness and freshness