Fried Dough
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity cuts through the fried dough's oiliness.
Moscato
Moscato's sweetness complements the dough's mild flavor and possible sugar toppings.
Moscato (Sweet)
Sweet Moscato enhances any sweet glaze or powdered sugar on the fried dough.
Demi-Sec Champagne
Demi-Sec Champagne balances sweetness and acidity, pairing well with fried dough.
Best cocktails with this
Pitcher • Easy • 10 min
acid — bright citrus cuts fat and balances fried sweetness
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
bright citrus acidity to cut fat and balance sweetness — acid
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
acid — tangy citrus with oak tequila complements fried dough's richness
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter grapefruit and honey contrast fried dough’s sweetness — bitter/acid
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid — simple lime lift refreshes and cleanses fried-fats
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/bitter/acid — chartreuse and lime add complexity against sweet dough
Martini Glass • Medium • 5 min
creamy vanilla echoes dessert notes and soothes richness — fat/sweet
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
rich chocolate and raspberry mirror and elevate sugary fried dough — sweet/fat
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet — bright lemon and berry sweetness balance the fried richness
Hurricane glass • Easy • 5 min
banana+chocolate profile complements donut-like flavors — sweet/fat
Martini glass • Medium • 10 min
bitter/sweet — coffee bitterness and rich body pair like a dessert contrast
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
coffee bitterness and cream cut and complement fried dough — bitter/fat