Pairings Kebab
Kebab

Kebab

Food

Skewered grilled meat

Best wine varietals

1

Blend

Blend wines complement the mixed spices and grilled flavors of kebabs.

2

Grenache

Grenache offers fruity and spicy notes that pair well with kebab seasoning.

3

Syrah

Syrah's bold, smoky character matches the char and spices of kebabs.

4

Tempranillo

Tempranillo's medium body and red fruit balance the richness of kebabs.

Best cocktails with this

1
Michelada (Traditional)

Michelada (Traditional)

Pint glass • Easy • 5 min

acid, heat, savory, bubbles—citrus and spice brighten grilled meat and cut fat

Score: 95
2
Paloma

Paloma

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/citrus/smoke — grapefruit acidity and tequila cut through grilled fattiness

Score: 95
3
Cadillac Margarita

Cadillac Margarita

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/citrus — bright lime and orange liqueur lift rich, charred meat

Score: 92
4
Oaxaca Old Fashioned

Oaxaca Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke, sweet, bitter—mezcal adds complementary smoke and agave sweetness to charred flavors

Score: 90
5
Hot Lips

Hot Lips

Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min

heat/acid — jalapeño spice and lime add lively contrast to fatty, smoky kebab

Score: 88
6
Mezcal Negroni

Mezcal Negroni

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke, bitter, herbal—mezcal + Campari brings smoky bitterness to match grilled meat

Score: 88
7
Vodka Tonic Cucumber

Vodka Tonic Cucumber

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/bubbles/fresh — cucumber and tonic provide cooling, cleansing refreshment

Score: 86
8
Mexican Manhattan

Mexican Manhattan

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitters/herbal — reposado depth and vermouth complement char and spice

Score: 85
9
Smoked Old Fashioned

Smoked Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 10 min

smoke, bitter, sweet—smoky whiskey enhances charred meat, bitters balance richness

Score: 85
10
Bloody Mary (Classic Build)

Bloody Mary (Classic Build)

Highball glass • Medium • 10 min

acid, savory, heat—tomato, spice, and umami complement grilled meat and spices

Score: 84
11
Tequila Pear Cardamom

Tequila Pear Cardamom

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

herbal/spice/acid — cardamom warmth and pear sweetness balance grilled savory flavors

Score: 83
12
Black Manhattan

Black Manhattan

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

bitter/smoke — amaro and bourbon add bitterness and weight for charred meats

Score: 80
13
Caesar (Traditional)

Caesar (Traditional)

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

savory, acid, heat—briny, spiced profile emphasizes grilled meat umami and complements char

Score: 80