Soft Pretzels
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's crisp acidity cuts through the saltiness of soft pretzels.
Cava
Cava offers bright bubbles and refreshing minerality to complement pretzels.
Albariño
Albariño's citrus and stone fruit notes pair well with the doughy texture.
Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness balances the salt and enhances the pretzel flavor.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
bright acid, salt-contrast; lime + tequila with salt rims echo pretzel — acid/bubbles
Pitcher • Easy • 10 min
acid, bubbles — bright lime acidity and soda cuts salt and fat; classic match with pretzels' saltiness.
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
high acid and sweet to cut starch; lemon tang refreshes palate — acid/sweet
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — crisp lime and soda refresh palate and lift the bready, salty pretzel.
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
ginger spice and lime lifts the breadiness, effervescent bite cleanses — heat/acid/bubbles
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — light lemon soda refreshes and cleanses between bites of chewy, salty pretzel.
Punch bowl • Medium • 15 min
acid, herbal, bubbles — cucumber/mint and limeade offer herbal freshness and fizz to cut salt and starch.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
clean citrus bitterness with tonic refreshes and balances salt — acid/bitter
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
light, fizzy citrus and mint refresh starchy, salty pretzel — acid/herbal/bubbles
Old Fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet — lemon and honey provide bright acidity and a touch of sweetness to balance salty, buttery pretzels.
Highball • Easy • 5 min
floral elderflower and soda refresh; gentle herbal lift against salt — herbal/bubbles/acid