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Crab Cakes
Crab Cakes
Food
Pan fried crab patties
Best wine varietals
1
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the sweetness and texture of crab cakes.
Albariño's bright acidity complements the sweetness and texture of crab cakes.
2
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of crab cakes.
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of crab cakes.
3
Chardonnay (unoaked)
Unoaked Chardonnay offers crispness that balances the buttery crab flavor.
Unoaked Chardonnay offers crispness that balances the buttery crab flavor.
4
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, zesty profile refreshes the palate with seafood dishes.
Vinho Verde's light, zesty profile refreshes the palate with seafood dishes.
Best cocktails with this
1
Honey Bee Royale
acid/sweet/bubbles — bright lemon and sparkling wine cut fat; floral honey complements crab sweetness
Score: 95
2
Tequila French 75
bubbles/acid — sparkling citrus cuts richness, bright and elegant with crab cakes
Score: 95
3
Honey French 75
acid/herbal/bubbles — gin, lemon and Champagne provide zesty lift and effervescence to cleanse richness
Score: 94
4
Honey Bee Collins
acid/herbal/bubbles — gin, lemon and soda add freshness and herbal lift (mint optional) to balance fried crab
Score: 90
6
Honey Bee Margarita
acid/sour — tequila and lime bring bright acidity and savory contrast to crab’s richness; salty rim enhances flavors
Score: 89
7
Honey Bee Mule
acid/heat/bubbles — ginger beer’s spice and lime’s acidity refresh palate and cut through the fattiness
Score: 88
8
Vodka Infinity
acid/herbal/bubbles — elderflower and citrus with club soda give floral lift and cleansing acidity
Score: 87
9
Pink Paloma
acid/bitter/bubbles — grapefruit and tequila offer bright, slightly bitter citrus that pairs well with seafood
Score: 86
10
Honey Aperol Spritz
acid/bitter/bubbles — Aperol and Prosecco provide bitter-sweet citrus and effervescence to brighten the dish
Score: 85
11
Tequila Collins
bubbles/acid — fizzy, citrusy and light; lifts mayo-based sauces and cleanses fat
Score: 85
12
Vodka Glacier Fizz
bubbles/acid — crisp, lemony soda refreshes and won’t overpower delicate crab
Score: 82
13
Morning Glory
acid/herbal — citrus with floral elderflower adds complexity without masking seafood
Score: 80