Tempura
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles cut through tempura's oiliness and refresh the palate
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, crisp acidity complements tempura's delicate batter
Albariño
Albariño offers bright citrus and minerality that pairs well with fried seafood
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance tempura's savory flavors
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, fat — bright lime acidity cuts oil; salty rim echoes batter; clean finish
Highball glass • Easy • 2 min
bubbles/acid — clean, effervescent with lime to cut oil and refresh palate
Flute • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — Champagne brings light effervescence and lime brightness to balance fried batter
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet, bubbles (optional) — lemon acidity and sugar balance richness; refreshing
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — light, fizzy citrus cleanses palate between bites
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal/sweet — lemon and elderflower add bright citrus and delicate floral notes that complement delicate tempura
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
acid/herbal — crisp gin-lemon profile that refreshes and cleanses between bites
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, herbal, bubbles — delicate elderflower and lemon complement light batter without overpowering
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, sweet, tropical — bright lime with exotic fruit notes lifts fried flavors
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — soda-driven highball offers gentle carbonation and citrus lift to cut fat without overpowering
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, herbal, bubbles — mint and lime provide freshness and palate-cleansing fizz