Falafel
Fried chickpea balls
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements falafel's herbs and fried texture.
Assyrtiko
Assyrtiko offers crisp minerality that balances falafel's spices.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light effervescence refreshes the palate with falafel.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's citrus and herbaceous notes match falafel flavors.
Best cocktails with this
Pint glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/heat/salt — bright lime, spice and beer cut the fried, savory chickpea; refreshing and cleansing
Punch bowl • Medium • 15 min
acid,herbal,bubbles — bright lime + mint and cucumber freshness cuts fried falafel fat; lively and refreshing
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
acid,heat — ginger spice and lemon acidity balance fried richness and complement chickpea earthiness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/bubbles/cool — Pimm’s cucumber, mint and light effervescence echo falafel’s herbs and refresh palate
Punch bowl • Medium • 15 min
citrus/herbal/mint — gin, lemon and mint lift herbaceous falafel and cut fried richness
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
acid,herbal — tequila + lime with olive brine provides savory, briny contrast to fried, good with tahini/yogurt
Old Fashioned • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — concentrated lime and sugar provide bright, zesty contrast to fried, earthy flavors
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
heat/acid — ginger spice plus lime complements fried texture and adds a zippy counterpoint
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid — clean vodka-lemon option to refresh palate between bites and lift herb flavors
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,herbal,bubbles — lemon and mint refresh and cut fat; light effervescence brightens texture
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
acid,herbal,smoke — thyme’s herbaceous note complements falafel herbs; subtle smokiness adds depth
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — soda and lime keep palate light and refreshed against crispy, oily bites