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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.
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.
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.
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.
Syrah enhances the smoky and savory notes of the beef stew with its spice.
Best cocktails with this
1
Mexican Firing Squad
acid/heat/bubbles — bright lime, chili heat and soda cut the beef richness and echo Mexican flavors
Score: 95
2
Slutty Margarita
acid, bubbles — bright lime acidity and tequila cut through beef broth; classic match with Mexican flavors.
Score: 95
3
Honey Mezcal Sour
smoke/acid — mezcal’s smoke complements beef broth while lemon and honey balance richness
Score: 90
4
Honey Bee Margarita
acid/sweet — classic tequila‑citrus profile refreshes and lifts the savory soup
Score: 88
5
Tequila Cucumber Smash
acid/herbal — cucumber and mint bring crisp, cooling contrast to hearty broth
Score: 88
6
Tequila Pomegranate Spritz
acid, bubbles, sweet — tequila + pomegranate acidity and effervescence refreshes and contrasts rich broth.
Score: 88
7
Honey Bee Mule
acid/sweet/spice — ginger and lime with honey give zesty lift and gentle heat
Score: 85
8
Tequila Rosemary Smash
herbal, acid — rosemary’s savory herb notes complement beef and vegetables; lemon lifts the broth.
Score: 85
9
Hot Piece
heat, acid — jalapeño-spiced tequila adds warmth that plays well with the soup’s savory depth.
Score: 82
10
Slut Sauce
heat, acid, sweet — fresh jalapeño and citrus/orange liqueur bring spicy-citrus contrast to the broth.
Score: 80
11
Vodka Tonic Lemon
bitter/bubbles/acid — tonic and lemon provide cleansing bitterness and effervescence
Score: 80