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Carl's Jr Famous Star

Fast Food

Charbroiled cheeseburger

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.

Penicillin

smoke/acid — smoky and gingery cuts fat, bright lemon balances charbroil

Score: 95

Smoked Old Fashioned

smoke, bitter — matches charred beef and cuts through fat

Score: 95

Salt Air Margarita

acid, salt, bubbles — bright citrus and saline foam balance cheese and fat

Score: 92

Scotch Smoked Orange Old Fashioned

smoke/bitter — smoky orange and bitters complement char-grill and beef richness

Score: 92

Tequila Firecracker

heat, acid — chili salt and lime trim richness and add savory spice

Score: 90

Islay Cooler

smoke, herbal, acid — smoky Scotch echoes charbroil, lemon/cucumber refreshes

Score: 88

Tequila Calle 23

acid/herbal — tequila + lime refreshes and cuts fat, bright and clean

Score: 88

Blackberry Moscow Mule

acid, spice, bubbles — ginger bite and lime cut through fattiness, fruity note complements

Score: 87

Tequila Electric Lemonade

acid/sweet — citrusy and effervescent, lively contrast to greasy cheeseburger

Score: 86

Cantarito

acid, bubbles — citrusy, slightly bitter grapefruit soda refreshes palate between bites

Score: 85

Vodka Gimlet

acid/clean — lime-driven, simple and refreshing to cleanse palate

Score: 84

Vodka Basil Smash

herbal/acid — basil herbal lift and lemon acidity brighten and cut richness

Score: 82

Vodka Rooftop Spritz

acid, bubbles, herbal — light, effervescent refresher that lifts the burger's richness

Score: 80