Carl's Jr Famous Star
Charbroiled cheeseburger
Best wine varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with the beefy, savory flavors of a burger.
Merlot
Merlot's soft tannins complement the juicy texture of the burger.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel's fruitiness balances the spices and richness of the Famous Star.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity that matches the layered flavors of the burger.
Best cocktails with this
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid — smoky and gingery cuts fat, bright lemon balances charbroil
Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min
smoke, bitter — matches charred beef and cuts through fat
Cocktail glass • Medium • 15 min
acid, salt, bubbles — bright citrus and saline foam balance cheese and fat
Scotch Smoked Orange Old Fashioned
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 10 min
smoke/bitter — smoky orange and bitters complement char-grill and beef richness
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
heat, acid — chili salt and lime trim richness and add savory spice
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke, herbal, acid — smoky Scotch echoes charbroil, lemon/cucumber refreshes
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal — tequila + lime refreshes and cuts fat, bright and clean
Copper Mug • Medium • 10 min
acid, spice, bubbles — ginger bite and lime cut through fattiness, fruity note complements
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — citrusy and effervescent, lively contrast to greasy cheeseburger
Clay cup • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — citrusy, slightly bitter grapefruit soda refreshes palate between bites
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/clean — lime-driven, simple and refreshing to cleanse palate
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/acid — basil herbal lift and lemon acidity brighten and cut richness
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles, herbal — light, effervescent refresher that lifts the burger's richness