Caprese Salad
Tomato mozzarella basil salad
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements fresh tomatoes and mozzarella.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's crisp bubbles cut through the creamy cheese.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers light, refreshing citrus notes that match basil.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's herbaceous character pairs well with fresh herbs.
Best cocktails with this
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal, bubbles, acid — elderflower + soda complements basil and tomato, bright and light
Wine glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic, herbal, bubbles — bright citrus and bitter-amaro lift tomatoes; sparkling refreshes palate.
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, salt — lime and salt echo tomato brightness and contrast creamy mozzarella
Highball • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet, bubbles — lemon/honey lift tomatoes and cut creaminess of mozzarella
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
bitter, herbal, acid — botanical gin and Suze add herbaceous bitterness that complements basil and cuts mozzarella fat.
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acidic, fat-cutting — simple lemon-vodka keeps things clean and bright alongside fresh tomato and creamy mozzarella.
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acidic, salty — lime-forward tequila cocktail echoes citrus brightness; salt rim enhances tomato and cheese.
Martini glass • Medium • 5 min
sweet, acid, herbal — floral lychee and lime add a delicate contrast to basil and fresh tomato
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Easy • 10 min
acidic, sweet, bubbles — light citrus/fruit and soda add freshness and effervescence to balance creaminess.