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Shawarma

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Spiced shaved meat wrap

Grenache
Grenache complements the spices and grilled flavors of shawarma well.

Blend
Blend wines offer complexity that matches shawarma's layered spices.

Syrah
Syrah's boldness pairs nicely with the savory and smoky notes.

Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's acidity and freshness balance the richness of shawarma.

Honey Pomegranate Sour

acid/tart — pomegranate acidity and honey balance the fatty, spiced meat; bright citrus cut

Score: 95

Michelada (Traditional)

acid, heat, savory — lime and chili cut the fat, spicy umami complement shawarma spices

Score: 95

Bloody Mary (Classic Build)

acid, heat, savory — tomato + hot sauce echo shawarma’s spice/garlic, brightens and refreshes

Score: 92

Passion Fruit Margarita

acid/sweet — tangy lime and passion fruit lift the spices and refresh the palate

Score: 90

Caesar (Traditional)

acid, savory, salty — briny/umami clam and spices amplify meatiness and stand up to richness

Score: 88

Mezcal Negroni

smoke, bitter, herbal — mezcal’s smoke and Campari bitterness play nicely with charred meat and spices

Score: 85

Tequila Pineapple

acid/tropical — pineapple brightness and tequila's bite complement grilled/shaved meat spices

Score: 85

Bourbon Ginger

heat/spice — ginger's spice and bourbon warmth match smoky, savory notes and add depth

Score: 82

Oaxaca Old Fashioned

smoke, sweet, herbal — mezcal/bourbon warmth and agave sweetness mirror grilled notes and savory sauces

Score: 82

Hunter’s Mule

spicy/bubbles — ginger beer zing and lime refresh against rich, spiced meat

Score: 80

Negroni Sbagliato

bubbles, bitter — Prosecco lift and bitter Campari cut through fat, refreshing between bites

Score: 80