Beignets
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's crisp bubbles cut through the fried dough's richness.
Brachetto d'Acqui
Brachetto d'Acqui offers a sweet, fruity contrast to the beignets' sugar.
Moscato (Sweet)
Sweet Moscato complements the beignets' powdered sugar and light texture.
Late Harvest Riesling (Off-Dry)
Late Harvest Riesling's sweetness pairs well with the dessert's sugary notes.
Best cocktails with this
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
fat/sweet/bitter — coffee & chocolate echo beignet flavors; creamy, decadent match
Martini glass • Medium • 10 min
fat/sweet — rich chocolate layer complements powdered sugar; dessert pairing
White Chocolate Raspberry Shot
Shot glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/fat — white chocolate + raspberry adds bright fruit lift to fried dough
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
fat/sweet — creamy, nutty and coffee notes mirror pastry richness for indulgent pairing
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — bright lemon acidity cleanses the palate and offsets fried sweetness
Collins glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — pineapple and citrus cut fat, bright and refreshing alongside beignets
Highball glass • Easy • 10 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — pomegranate tartness and mint freshness balance sweet dough