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Mussels

Food

Steamed mussels in broth

Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity and citrus notes complement mussels' briny flavor.

Muscadet
Muscadet's minerality and light body pair well with shellfish like mussels.

Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity refresh the palate with seafood dishes.

Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's crispness and slight effervescence enhance mussels' delicate taste.

Tequila Soda

acid, bubbles, clean — bright lime cuts broth, refreshing

Score: 95

Tequila Lime Soda

acid, bubbles, clean — citrus + soda lifts briny seafood

Score: 93

Tequila Rickey

acid,bubbles — crisp lime and soda refresh the palate and cut briny richness

Score: 90

Tequila Tonic

bitter, acid, bubbles — tonic quinine adds savory contrast to mussels

Score: 90

Vodka Mule

acid/spice/bubbles — ginger heat and lime brighten mussels and echo broth spices

Score: 88

Wet Spot

herbal, acid — gin + elderflower + lemon complements shellfish and broth

Score: 88

Slutty Margarita

acid, salt — classic lime-tequila brightness pairs well with briny broth

Score: 85

Vodka Silver Fox

acid, bitter — lime + tonic adds crisp, slightly bitter lift to mussels

Score: 82

Tequila El Diablo Rojo

acid/bubbles/sweet — lime and effervescence with a touch of sweetness balance the savory broth

Score: 80

Vodka Icicle Martini

herbal, acid, fresh — cucumber + mint refreshes and contrasts richness

Score: 80