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Paella

Paella

Food

Spanish rice with seafood

Best wine varietals

1

Albariño

Albariño's bright acidity and citrus notes complement seafood in paella.

2

Blend

Blend wines offer complexity that matches paella's diverse ingredients.

3

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde's light, crisp profile refreshes the palate with paella.

4

Champagne

Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of paella.

Best cocktails with this

1
Tequila Tropical Sangria

Tequila Tropical Sangria

Pitcher • Medium • 15 min

acid,bubbles,fruit — bright citrus and tropical fruit complement seafood and saffron, refreshing and communal

Score: 95
2
Honey Bee Margarita

Honey Bee Margarita

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min

acid — bright lime/tequila cuts richness, salty rim complements seafood

Score: 92
3
Honey Bee Collins

Honey Bee Collins

Collins glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/bubbles/herbal — gin, lemon and soda refresh; light and cleansing with saffron/rice

Score: 90
4
Tequila Blue Margarita

Tequila Blue Margarita

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid,salty,citrus — clean lime acidity and tequila cut through rice and shellfish richness, classic Spanish vibe

Score: 90
5
Tequila Rickey

Tequila Rickey

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/bubbles — tequila + club soda & lime is crisp and cleansing for rich seafood rice

Score: 89
6
Honey Bee Royale

Honey Bee Royale

Champagne flute • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/acid — sparkling wine lifts dish, light honey warmth pairs with shellfish

Score: 88
7
Tequila Beach Smash

Tequila Beach Smash

Highball glass • Medium • 10 min

acid,herbal,bubbles — mint and lime refresh palate, good with smoky chorizo or spicy notes in paella

Score: 88
8
Honey Aperol Spritz

Honey Aperol Spritz

Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/bitter/acid — Prosecco + Aperol adds bitter brightness and effervescence

Score: 86
9
Honey Mojito

Honey Mojito

Highball Glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/herbal — rum, lime and mint refresh palate and balance saffron/seafood fat

Score: 85
10
Vodka Punch

Vodka Punch

Highball glass • Easy • 10 min

acid,fruit,bubbles — light, fruity and effervescent; versatile with mixed seafood and saffron

Score: 85
11
Honey Ginger Mule

Honey Ginger Mule

Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min

acid/spice/bubbles — ginger beer’s spice and honey’s sweetness complement paella’s savory notes

Score: 84
12
Cranberry Moscow Mule

Cranberry Moscow Mule

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

acid,spice,bubbles — ginger bite and lime lift shellfish flavors, cuts through oiliness

Score: 82
13
Honey Caipirinha

Honey Caipirinha

Old Fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min

acid — lime-forward caipirinha (honey) offers bright, grassy contrast to savory seafood

Score: 80
14
Vodka Peach Smash

Vodka Peach Smash

Old Fashioned • Easy • 10 min

sweet,acid,herbal,bubbles — stone-fruit sweetness and mint add freshness without overwhelming seafood

Score: 80