Halibut
Lean flaky white fish
Best wine varietals
Chablis
Chablis offers crisp acidity and minerality that complements halibut's delicate flavor.
Albariño
Albariño's bright citrus and saline notes pair well with the fish's texture.
Chardonnay (unoaked)
Unoaked Chardonnay provides clean fruit flavors without overpowering the dish.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light body and refreshing acidity enhance halibut's subtle taste.
Best cocktails with this
Collins glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/bubbles/fresh — bright citrus and carbonation lift delicate halibut without overpowering
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — bright citrus and soda refreshes palate; light and clean with halibut
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid/elegant — sparkling wine and lemon add freshness and minerality for flaky white fish
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/salt/citrus — tequila and lime provide zesty contrast that complements lean fish
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, herbal, bubbles — citrus and mint lift the fish without overpowering
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
acid/floral/herbal — gentle floral elderflower and lemon enhance halibut's delicate flavor
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — lime and soda provide crisp, delicate contrast to lean fish
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — simple lime-driven freshness complements halibut’s delicate texture
Highball • Medium • 10 min
herbal/acid/fresh — basil and lemon add aromatic lift and bright acidity to the fish
Champagne flute • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/sweet — light sparkling honey-citrus pairing for a refined, slightly sweet match
Highball Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/herbal/fresh — mint and lime give a clean, cooling counterpoint to the fish
Wine glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet, bubbles — fruity brightness and effervescence add lively contrast (moderate sweetness)
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles, herbal — light Speyside and soda give gentle complexity without heaviness