Arroz con Leche
Rice pudding dessert
Best wine varietals
Dulce de Leche Dessert Wine
Dulce de Leche Dessert Wine complements the creamy sweetness of Arroz con Leche.
Moscato (Sweet)
Moscato (Sweet) pairs well with the dessert's mild spices and creamy texture.
Moscato
Moscato offers a light, fruity sweetness that balances the rice pudding flavors.
Gewürztraminer (Off-Dry)
Gewürztraminer (Off-Dry) enhances the cinnamon and vanilla notes in the dish.
Best cocktails with this
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
cream/sweet/coffee — echoes arroz con leche’s creaminess and cinnamon; coffee bitterness cuts richness
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/fat — coffee and cream echo the dessert’s milky, caramel notes
Coffee cup • Easy • 5 min
coffee/cream/sweet — complementary coffee notes and cream mirror dessert; balances vanilla sugar
Shot glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/fat — nutty, dessert-like profile complements cinnamon and rice pudding richness
Shot glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/fat — creamy, indulgent match that mirrors the pudding’s texture and sweetness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
coffee/cream/iced — chilled coffee‑cream match; refreshes palate vs sweet, starchy rice
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
cream/chocolate/coffee — rich, dessert‑style pairing; chocolate and coffee deepen flavors
Tropical punch bowl or large serving pitcher • Medium • 15 min
sweet/acid/herbal — almond (orgeat) and citrus lift richness while remaining dessert-friendly
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
cream/nutty/sweet — almond/cream notes complement rice pudding’s vanilla and nutmeg/cinnamon
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
fat/acid — coconut and lime refresh the palate and echo tropical dessert spices
Old Fashioned • Medium • 10 min
cream/honey/oat/smoke — toasty, honeyed and creamy elements echo the pudding; light smoke adds depth