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Char Siu

Char Siu

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Best wine varietals

1

Blend

Blend wines complement the complex sweet and savory flavors of Char Siu.

2

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir's light body and bright acidity balance the richness of Char Siu.

3

Zinfandel

Zinfandel's fruitiness and spice pair well with the sweet and smoky notes.

4

Gewürztraminer (Off-Dry)

Off-Dry Gewürztraminer matches the sweet glaze and aromatic spices.

Best cocktails with this

1
Honey Mezcal Sour

Honey Mezcal Sour

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid/sweet — smoky mezcal and honey echo char siu char and glaze, lemon cuts fat

Score: 95
2
Vodka Mule

Vodka Mule

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

acid, bubbles — ginger-lime spice cuts fat and balances the sticky-sweet char siu.

Score: 94
3
Honey Bourbon Sour

Honey Bourbon Sour

Rocks glass • Easy • 5 min

fat/sweet/acid — bourbon's caramel warmth complements the pork glaze; lemon brightens

Score: 90
4
Honey Tequila Sour

Honey Tequila Sour

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

acid/sweet/salt — tequila and citrus cut richness and match Asian citrus notes

Score: 88
5
Vodka Orange Fizz

Vodka Orange Fizz

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid, bubbles, sweet — bright orange and effervescence lift caramelized pork.

Score: 88
6
Honey Ginger Sour

Honey Ginger Sour

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

spicy/acid/sweet — ginger heat and lemon refresh against fatty, sweet meat

Score: 86
7
Vodka Honey Lemon

Vodka Honey Lemon

Highball • Easy • 5 min

acid, sweet — honey-lemon brightness cleanses richness and echoes char siu glaze.

Score: 86
8
Honey Ginger Mule

Honey Ginger Mule

Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min

spicy/bubbles/acid — ginger beer fizz cleanses palate and lifts honeyed sweetness

Score: 84
9
Honey Bee Margarita

Honey Bee Margarita

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min

acid/sweet/salt — honey‑lime margarita mirrors glaze sweetness and adds zesty lift

Score: 82
10
Tequila Rosemary Smash

Tequila Rosemary Smash

Old Fashioned Glass • Medium • 5 min

herbal, acid — rosemary’s savory note and lime refresh fatty, sweet meat.

Score: 82
11
Rum Holiday Punch

Rum Holiday Punch

Punch bowl or large jug • Easy • 15 min

acid, sweet, bubbles, spice — tropical fruit and ginger-ale/cranberry complement sweetness and add spice/brightness.

Score: 80