Pairings Caldo de Res
Caldo de Res

Caldo de Res

Mexican

Beef soup with vegetables

Best wine varietals

1

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon complements the rich beef broth and vegetables with bold tannins.

2

Malbec

Malbec pairs well with the hearty beef and earthy flavors in the soup.

3

Merlot

Merlot offers a smooth, medium-bodied match for the tender meat and broth.

4

Syrah

Syrah enhances the smoky and savory notes of the beef stew with its spice.

Best cocktails with this

1
Mexican Firing Squad

Mexican Firing Squad

Collins Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/heat/bubbles — bright lime, chili heat and soda cut the beef richness and echo Mexican flavors

Score: 95
2
Slutty Margarita

Slutty Margarita

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid, bubbles — bright lime acidity and tequila cut through beef broth; classic match with Mexican flavors.

Score: 95
3
Honey Mezcal Sour

Honey Mezcal Sour

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid — mezcal’s smoke complements beef broth while lemon and honey balance richness

Score: 90
4
Honey Bee Margarita

Honey Bee Margarita

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min

acid/sweet — classic tequila‑citrus profile refreshes and lifts the savory soup

Score: 88
5
Tequila Cucumber Smash

Tequila Cucumber Smash

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/herbal — cucumber and mint bring crisp, cooling contrast to hearty broth

Score: 88
6
Tequila Pomegranate Spritz

Tequila Pomegranate Spritz

Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min

acid, bubbles, sweet — tequila + pomegranate acidity and effervescence refreshes and contrasts rich broth.

Score: 88
7
Honey Bee Mule

Honey Bee Mule

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

acid/sweet/spice — ginger and lime with honey give zesty lift and gentle heat

Score: 85
8
Tequila Rosemary Smash

Tequila Rosemary Smash

Old Fashioned Glass • Medium • 5 min

herbal, acid — rosemary’s savory herb notes complement beef and vegetables; lemon lifts the broth.

Score: 85
9
Hot Piece

Hot Piece

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

heat, acid — jalapeño-spiced tequila adds warmth that plays well with the soup’s savory depth.

Score: 82
10
Slut Sauce

Slut Sauce

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min

heat, acid, sweet — fresh jalapeño and citrus/orange liqueur bring spicy-citrus contrast to the broth.

Score: 80
11
Vodka Tonic Lemon

Vodka Tonic Lemon

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bitter/bubbles/acid — tonic and lemon provide cleansing bitterness and effervescence

Score: 80