Cheese Curds
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the richness of cheese curds.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's creamy texture complements the mild, milky flavor of cheese curds.
Riesling
Riesling's crispness and slight sweetness balance the saltiness of cheese curds.
Gamay
Gamay's light fruitiness pairs well with the fresh, squeaky texture of cheese curds.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, salt, bubbles — classic citrus cut through the fat, salty rim complements curds
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid — sparkling citrus cuts fat, bright and refreshing
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — bright lemon acidity and effervescence to cut richness
Rocks glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — classic sour acidity cuts richness, honey adds complementary sweetness
Collins glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — gin and soda with honey and mint refreshes and balances fattiness
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter/bubbles/acid — Aperol bitterness and effervescence contrast and lighten fried cheese
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/heat/sweet — ginger bite and lime cut grease, honey rounds savory salt
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat, acid — jalapeño spice and lime brightness slice through fried/ fatty texture
Tequila Dragon Fruit Margarita
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, sweet — fruity tequila-lime lift with moderate sweetness to balance savory curds
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — mezcal smoke complements fried exterior while lemon and honey balance fat
Collins glass • Easy • 10 min
acid, bubbles, sweet — strawberry-citrus refreshment with effervescence to cleanse palate