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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.
Albariño's bright acidity and citrus notes complement seafood in paella.
2
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity that matches paella's diverse ingredients.
Blend wines offer complexity that matches paella's diverse ingredients.
3
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, crisp profile refreshes the palate with paella.
Vinho Verde's light, crisp profile refreshes the palate with paella.
4
Champagne
Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of paella.
Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of paella.
Best cocktails with this
1
Tequila Tropical Sangria
acid,bubbles,fruit — bright citrus and tropical fruit complement seafood and saffron, refreshing and communal
Score: 95
2
Honey Bee Margarita
acid — bright lime/tequila cuts richness, salty rim complements seafood
Score: 92
3
Honey Bee Collins
acid/bubbles/herbal — gin, lemon and soda refresh; light and cleansing with saffron/rice
Score: 90
4
Tequila Blue Margarita
acid,salty,citrus — clean lime acidity and tequila cut through rice and shellfish richness, classic Spanish vibe
Score: 90
5
Tequila Rickey
acid/bubbles — tequila + club soda & lime is crisp and cleansing for rich seafood rice
Score: 89
6
Honey Bee Royale
bubbles/acid — sparkling wine lifts dish, light honey warmth pairs with shellfish
Score: 88
7
Tequila Beach Smash
acid,herbal,bubbles — mint and lime refresh palate, good with smoky chorizo or spicy notes in paella
Score: 88
8
Honey Aperol Spritz
bubbles/bitter/acid — Prosecco + Aperol adds bitter brightness and effervescence
Score: 86
9
Honey Mojito
acid/herbal — rum, lime and mint refresh palate and balance saffron/seafood fat
Score: 85
10
Vodka Punch
acid,fruit,bubbles — light, fruity and effervescent; versatile with mixed seafood and saffron
Score: 85
11
Honey Ginger Mule
acid/spice/bubbles — ginger beer’s spice and honey’s sweetness complement paella’s savory notes
Score: 84
12
Cranberry Moscow Mule
acid,spice,bubbles — ginger bite and lime lift shellfish flavors, cuts through oiliness
Score: 82
13
Honey Caipirinha
acid — lime-forward caipirinha (honey) offers bright, grassy contrast to savory seafood
Score: 80
14
Vodka Peach Smash
sweet,acid,herbal,bubbles — stone-fruit sweetness and mint add freshness without overwhelming seafood
Score: 80