Salt and Pepper Squid
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity and citrus notes complement the squid's light, peppery flavors.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the fried texture and enhance freshness.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers crispness and slight effervescence that pairs well with seafood and spice.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's zesty acidity and herbaceous notes balance the salt and pepper seasoning.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt — classic lime-acid and salt lift fried squid and cut peppery oil
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet/salt — bright citrus with grenadine sweetness complements crunchy, peppery squid
Martini Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/herbal/fresh — cooling cucumber and mint with crispness that refreshes between bites
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — floral elderflower and soda lift flavors without overpowering delicate squid
Coupe • Easy • 5 min
acid — clean citrus tartness refreshes palate and balances fat from frying
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/bitter — grapefruit brightness and effervescence pair well with salty, peppery seafood
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/heat/bubble — ginger spice and peach sweetness add warmth and brightness, ginger cuts grease