Mole Verde
Green herb based mole
Best wine varietals
Blend
Blend wines complement the complex, layered flavors of Mole Verde.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers crisp acidity to balance the richness and herbs.
Garnacha
Garnacha's fruitiness pairs well with the spicy and herbal notes.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure supports the dish's bold flavors.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acidic, herb-friendly — bright lime & tequila cuts richness; honey adds gentle sweetness (acid)
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, herbal — classic tequila + lime/salt cut through richness; complements green herbs
Rocks glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal, acid — mint and lime brighten herbaceous mole; tequila backbone pairs well
Highball • Medium • 10 min
herbal — basil echoes green mole herbs and refreshes; lemon + honey balance (herbal/acid)
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/cucumber/mint — light, aromatic and refreshing against earthy mole (herbal/bubbles optional)
Collins glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles, acid — fizzy citrus refreshes palate and lifts fatty, earthy elements
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic & citrus-forward tequila drink — lifts herbal, slightly effervescent and clean (acid)
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
heat, acid — chili-lime heat echoes mole spice while citrus cleanses the palate
Highball • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet — pineapple/lime adds tropical brightness that contrasts earthy pumpkin-seed notes
Old Fashioned • Medium • 10 min
earthy herbal — thyme complements green herbs and honey softens heat (herbal/sweet)
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles & bitter — sparkling, bitter-sweet contrast to fatty/green flavors (bubbles/bitter/sweet)