Grilled Oysters
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity and minerality complement the briny oysters.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and crispness enhance the grilled oyster flavors.
Chablis
Chablis offers steely minerality that pairs well with shellfish.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, zesty profile refreshes the palate with oysters.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, citrus — bright lime acidity cuts brine and fattiness; tequila complements grilled/char notes
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles, bitter — grapefruit and sparkling water refresh the palate and echo oyster brine; light bitterness balances richness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — clean, sparking lime-forward tequila drink that refreshes and won’t overpower delicate oysters
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
briny, herbal — olive brine/umami mirrors oyster salinity and amplifies savory flavors
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid — lemon sour brightness lifts the oyster’s richness and cleanses the palate between bites
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal, bubbles, acid — Pimm’s gentle herbal bitterness and lemonade freshness pairs well with grilled smoke and shellfish
