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Crab Cakes
Crab Cakes
Food
Pan fried crab patties
Best wine varietals
1
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the richness of crab cakes.
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the richness of crab cakes.
2
Albariño
Albariño offers bright citrus and minerality that complements seafood flavors.
Albariño offers bright citrus and minerality that complements seafood flavors.
3
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's buttery notes pair well with the creamy texture of crab cakes.
Chardonnay's buttery notes pair well with the creamy texture of crab cakes.
4
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's crispness and herbaceous notes enhance the crab's freshness.
Sauvignon Blanc's crispness and herbaceous notes enhance the crab's freshness.
Best cocktails with this
1
Scotch Speyside Highball
bubbles/acid — light, effervescent with lemon highlights that cut crab richness
Score: 95
2
Tequila Paloma Punch
acid/bitter/bubbles — grapefruit acidity and soda refresh the palate, bright with seafood
Score: 92
3
Scotch Smoky Fizz
bubbles/acid/herbal — lemon and soda lift the crab, subtle herbal complexity
Score: 88
4
Scotch Smoky Lemonade
acid/sweet/bubbles — bright lemonade acidity and light sweetness refresh fatty crab cakes
Score: 87
5
Scotch Speyside Spritz
bubbles/acid/herbal — spritz-style citrus lift and effervescence complement delicate crab
Score: 86
6
Scotch Smoky Ginger Beer
heat/bubbles/acid — ginger heat and effervescence cut through richness nicely
Score: 85
7
Scotch Smoky Punch
acid/sweet/herbal/bubbles — citrus, honey and mint provide balanced brightness and freshness
Score: 80