Dim Sum
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity and citrus notes complement the variety of dim sum flavors.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of fried dim sum.
German Gewürztraminer
German Gewürztraminer's aromatic spice pairs well with savory and slightly sweet dim sum.
Junmai Sake
Junmai Sake's umami and clean finish enhance the delicate flavors of dim sum.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid-forward citrus cut through fat; bright lime, savory with fried/steamed bites (acid).
Clay cup • Easy • 5 min
citrus and grapefruit soda — refreshing, effervescent palate cleanser (acid/bubbles).
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter/herbal/bubbles — bright bitterness and bubbly lift cut through oil; herbal notes complement soy/umami.
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
ginger-lime spice lifts dumplings and fatty pork — zesty, cleansing (acid/heat).
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/herbal — tart citrus and cooling mint refresh the palate between rich dumplings.
Old Fashioned • Easy • 5 min
bright lime and light rum — simple, citrusy counterpoint to savory bites (acid).
Punch bowl • Medium • 15 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — cucumber and limeade freshness with mint and soda keeps things light and clean.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — grapefruit soda provides zesty bitterness and effervescence to balance savory, fatty bites.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
light, bubbly and neutral — lets delicate flavors shine and refreshes between pieces (bubbles).
Martini Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — sharp citrus acidity brightens flavors; sweet balance works with sweeter dim sum sauces.
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
grapefruit acidity with a hint of smoke — works well with charred/umami items (acid/smoke).
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — cranberry-lime brightness and soda lift fatty, savory morsels without overpowering.