Pairings Whataburger Original Burger
Whataburger Original Burger

Whataburger Original Burger

Fast Food

Texas style burger

Best wine varietals

1

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the beef and rich flavors of the burger.

2

Barbera

Barbera's bright acidity cuts through the fat and enhances the tomato and cheese notes.

3

Blend

Blend wines offer balanced fruit and structure to match the burger's savory complexity.

4

Zinfandel

Zinfandel's jammy fruit and spice pair well with the grilled and smoky elements.

Best cocktails with this

1
Spicy Margarita

Spicy Margarita

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

heat — spicy jalapeño kick cuts fat and matches Texas flavor

Score: 95
2
Slutty Margarita

Slutty Margarita

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/salt — classic tequila + lime brightens beef and matches burger's savory profile

Score: 92
3
Bourbon Grapefruit Collins

Bourbon Grapefruit Collins

Collins glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter-citrus — grapefruit acidity and bubbles lift richness; bourbon adds backbone

Score: 88
4
Vodka Mojito

Vodka Mojito

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/herbal — mint + lime refreshes palate and lifts richness

Score: 88
5
Vodka Basil Lemonade

Vodka Basil Lemonade

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/herbal — basil and lemon cut through fat, refreshing with savory beef

Score: 86
6
Tequila Sunrise Spritz

Tequila Sunrise Spritz

Wine Glass • Medium • 5 min

bubbles/acid — sparkling element and citrus balance richness and add brightness

Score: 84
7
Scotch Speyside Mule

Scotch Speyside Mule

Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min

spice — ginger beer zing and Scotch body stand up to char and beefy flavors

Score: 82
8
Slut Sauce

Slut Sauce

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min

heat — jalapeño spice contrasts fatty burger; citrus and salt balance

Score: 82
9
Scotch Smoky Paloma

Scotch Smoky Paloma

Highball glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid — smoky Scotch with grapefruit brings complementary smokiness and brightness

Score: 80
10
Tequila Mojito

Tequila Mojito

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid-herbal — lime and mint brighten and cut fat; effervescence from soda

Score: 80