Buddha’s Delight
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the fresh vegetables and light flavors.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne adds refreshing bubbles and acidity to balance the dish.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, crisp profile pairs well with the delicate, vegetable-based dish.
German Gewürztraminer
German Gewürztraminer offers aromatic spice that enhances the dish's subtle flavors.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic / floral — bright lemon + lavender lifts vegetable flavors without overpowering
Collins glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles, herbal — light gin, lemon and soda refreshes vegetal flavors without overpowering.
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid, spice (ginger) — ginger beer and lime add bright spice that complements ginger/soy notes in the dish.
Old Fashioned Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid / herbal — fresh mint and lemon complement greens and cleanse the palate
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
acid, floral, herbal — elderflower’s delicate florals and lemon’s acidity echo subtle vegetable aromatics.
Highball • Easy • 5 min
herbal / bubbles — elderflower and soda add delicate floral notes and effervescence
Highball Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, herbal, bubbles — mint and lime cut through umami and lift the palate; refreshing and clean.
Coupe • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet — simple rum + lime keeps things bright and fruity without masking delicate vegetables.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic / bubbles — clean lime and soda refresh alongside savory vegetables
Old Fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet — cachaça and lime offer grassy/citrus brightness that pairs well with light stir‑fried veg.
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles, floral — sparkling wine and lemon bring elegance and acidity to balance savory flavors.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic / bubbles — light citrus soda keeps pairing crisp and unobtrusive
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bitter, bubbles — Aperol’s bitter orange with sparkling wine provides a refreshing contrast to umami.