Elephant Ears
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's crisp bubbles cut through the fried, sweet dough of Elephant Ears.
Moscato
Moscato's light sweetness complements the sugary coating without overpowering it.
Moscato (Off-Dry)
Moscato (Off-Dry) balances sweetness and acidity, enhancing the dessert flavors.
Moscato (Sweet)
Moscato (Sweet) pairs well with the cinnamon sugar, matching the dessert's sweetness.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid — bright lemon acidity cuts sugar/fat of fried pastry
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid — sparkling lift and bright lemon cut through fried-dough sweetness
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — lime acidity and agave balance sugary, cinnamony pastry
Collins glass • Easy • 10 min
acid/bubbles — lemon and soda refresh and lift the greasy, sweet mouthfeel
Rocks glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — classic sour brightness cleanses palate after rich fried dough
Punch bowl or large glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/bubbles — sparkling wine and citrus balance sweetness and add lift
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
heat/acid/sweet — ginger spice and lime add zing to the sugary pastry
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — cold, tart lemonade refreshes and tones down richness
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — mezcal smoke contrasts and complements the caramelized sugar
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — tart cranberry and lemon provide counterpoint to cinnamon sugar
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
fat/sweet/acid — bourbon warmth and honey-lemon balance deep-fried richness
Martini glass • Medium • 5 min
sweet/vanilla — vanilla notes complement cinnamon sugar and add smoothness