Gelato
Italian ice cream
Best wine varietals
Brachetto d'Acqui
Brachetto d'Acqui's light sweetness complements gelato's creamy texture.
Moscato (Sweet)
Moscato (Sweet) pairs well with gelato's sweetness and fruity flavors.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne offers refreshing bubbles to balance gelato's richness.
Late Harvest Riesling (Off-Dry)
Late Harvest Riesling (Off-Dry) enhances gelato with its sweet acidity.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/sweet — coffee/chocolate intensity complements chocolate or vanilla gelato; cuts richness with espresso acidity
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
sweet/creamy — lighter fortified-wine cream, elegant dessert partner
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
sweet/creamy — velvety egg texture complements gelato mouthfeel
Mug • Easy • 5 min
fat/sweet — creamy, chocolate + coffee echoes gelato’s texture and dessert sweetness
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
sweet/smoke — dark rum + chocolate balances rich chocolate or caramel gelato; deep, indulgent pairing
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
coffee/sweet — coffee-and-citrus layers echo classic affogato notes
Collins glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/acid/bubbles — fruity-sherry brightness pairs well with fruit or vanilla gelato
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
fat/smoke — creamy milk punch with smoky Scotch offers a contrasting savory-smoke note to sweet gelato
Old fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/bitters — Prosecco lift and bitter contrast refresh after sweet gelato
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/heat/bubbles — ginger beer and lime refresh the palate and cut sweetness, good with fruit or rich gelatos