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Sushi

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Rice and raw fish

Best wine varietals

1

Brut Champagne

Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles complement sushi's delicate flavors and texture.

2

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde offers crispness and light effervescence that pairs well with fresh fish.

3

Riesling

Riesling's bright acidity and slight sweetness balance sushi's umami and soy sauce.

4

Junmai Sake

Junmai Sake is a traditional match, enhancing sushi's subtle flavors with umami notes.

Best cocktails with this

1
Honey French 75

Honey French 75

Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min

acid,bubbles,herbal — bright citrus and Champagne cleanse fatty fish; light and elegant

Score: 95
2
Vodka Tonic

Vodka Tonic

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/acid — very clean, light, carbonation and lime cut fat and enhance delicate fish

Score: 95
3
Grapefruit Paloma

Grapefruit Paloma

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/bubbles/bitter — bright grapefruit acidity and soda refresh the palate, complements soy/wasabi contrasts

Score: 92
4
Honey Aperol Spritz

Honey Aperol Spritz

Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min

acid,bubbles,bitter — effervescent and slightly bitter-apricot notes cut richness without overpowering

Score: 90
5
Vodka Lemon Lime

Vodka Lemon Lime

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/bubbles — lime-forward fizzy drink that lifts flavors without overpowering raw fish

Score: 90
6
Honey Gin Sour

Honey Gin Sour

Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min

acid,herbal,sweet — gin citrus + honey provides floral lift and acidity that complements delicate fish

Score: 88
7
Vodka Pomegranate Fizz

Vodka Pomegranate Fizz

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/acid/sweet — tart pomegranate with soda adds freshness and gentle fruit note that pairs well with sushi rice

Score: 88
8
Honey Bee Royale

Honey Bee Royale

Champagne flute • Easy • 5 min

acid,bubbles,sweet — sparkling, lemon-forward and lightly sweet; elegant palate cleanser for rice/raw fish

Score: 86
9
Honey Elderflower Sour

Honey Elderflower Sour

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

acid,herbal,floral,sweet — elderflower’s gentle floral notes pair well with subtle umami and fresh fish

Score: 85
10
Tequila Paleta

Tequila Paleta

Highball glass • Easy • 10 min

acid/sweet/bubbles — citrusy, slightly sweet and effervescent, keeps palate clean between bites

Score: 85
11
Vodka Midnight Mule

Vodka Midnight Mule

Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min

acid,spice,bubbles — ginger-lime brightness and effervescence add lift and counter fatty textures

Score: 82
12
Honey Mule

Honey Mule

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

acid,spice,sweet,bubbles — lime and ginger beer’s zing refreshes the palate; honey adds gentle roundness

Score: 80
13
Orange Vodka Crush

Orange Vodka Crush

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/bubbles/sweet — orange brightness and soda are friendly to lighter fish, slightly sweeter but still refreshing

Score: 80