Pairings Turkey Roast
Turkey Roast

Turkey Roast

Food

Holiday roasted turkey

Best wine varietals

1

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir's light body and bright acidity complement turkey's mild flavor and herbs.

2

Blend

Blend wines offer balanced fruit and acidity that pairs well with roasted turkey.

3

Champagne

Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the richness of turkey roast.

4

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc's crispness and herbaceous notes enhance turkey and side dishes.

Best cocktails with this

1
Scotch Speyside Highball

Scotch Speyside Highball

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/acid — light, effervescent highball cuts turkey fat and refreshes palate

Score: 95
2
Scotch Smoky Apple Highball

Scotch Smoky Apple Highball

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

fruit/bubbles/sweet — apple brightness complements roast turkey and traditional fruit accompaniments

Score: 92
3
Scotch Speyside Spritz

Scotch Speyside Spritz

Wine Glass • Medium • 5 min

bubbles/acid — citrus spritz adds brightness and lift to savory holiday flavors

Score: 90
4
Scotch Smoky Brown Derby

Scotch Smoky Brown Derby

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/sweet — grapefruit and honey mirror classic turkey glazes and add zesty balance

Score: 88
5
Scotch Speyside Julep

Scotch Speyside Julep

Julep cup • Medium • 10 min

herbal/bubbles — mint herbaceousness and effervescence refreshes between bites

Score: 86
6
Scotch Smoky Gold Rush

Scotch Smoky Gold Rush

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

sweet/acid/smoke — honey-lemon warmth harmonizes with turkey, subtle smoke echoes roasting

Score: 84
7
Bourbon Sidecar

Bourbon Sidecar

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/fat — bourbon and citrus provide weight and bright acidity to match rich meat

Score: 80