Quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza
Zucchini blossom quesadilla
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the fresh squash blossom flavors.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers light effervescence and citrus notes that refresh the palate.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's herbaceous character pairs well with the floral and vegetal notes.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's subtle fruit and balanced acidity enhance the creamy cheese in quesadilla.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/fat/salt (classic match — bright lime and tequila cut cheese & fried exterior)
Clay cup • Easy • 5 min
acid/citrus/bubbles — bright citrus cleanse for cheese and blossoms
Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet/herbal (tropical passion adds brightness to delicate squash blossom & cheese)
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/heat/bubbles — zesty lime and ginger to cut richness, complements tortilla
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/herbal (tequila + citrus complements Mexican flavors and light vegetal blossoms)
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/sweet — light tequila + citrus spritz keeps pairing fresh and floral
Wine Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet/herbal — fruity tequila sangria echoes floral zucchini blossoms without overpowering
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal/sweet — blood orange’s earthy citrus pairs well with delicate squash blossom
Highball • Easy • 5 min
herbal/bubbles/acid (elderflower and soda highlight floral notes of the blossom without overpowering)
Copper Mug • Medium • 10 min
bubbles/acid/spice (ginger bite and lime refresh the palate and lift fried/cheesy textures)
Punch bowl • Medium • 15 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — cucumber, mint and lime mirror fresh herbs and mellow cheese
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid/salt (jalapeño spice contrasts creamy filling — good if you want a kick)
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
heat/acid — chili-salt edge contrasts creamy filling, adds savory lift