Dirty Rice
Best wine varietals
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through the spices and richness of dirty rice.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity that complements the dish's layered flavors.
Syrah
Syrah's boldness matches the savory and spicy notes in dirty rice.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure balances the hearty, spicy character.
Best cocktails with this
Collins glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — bright citrus and fizz cut fat and refresh against spicy, savory rice
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid — classic lime-forward tequila lift cleanses fat and complements Cajun heat
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/heat — tomato and lime with chili notes echo savory spice and add savory-umami bridge
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,heat,bubbles — spicy ginger beer with lime brightens and cleanses fatty, spicy rice
Tequila Dragon Fruit Margarita
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet — fruity-citrus margarita variant offers brightness and a touch of sweetness to balance spice
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal,acid,bubbles — mint and lime refresh against savory/peppery flavors
Old Fashioned Glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal,acid,bubbles — mint-forward, bright citrus refreshes and cools heat
Hurricane glass • Medium • 15 min
smoke/sweet — smoky rum and tropical fruit match char/earthy notes and play with spice
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles — light rum, lime and soda lift richness without overpowering spices
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter/acid — tonic bitterness and citrus cut richness and refresh between bites