Baklava
Best wine varietals
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez's rich sweetness complements baklava's honey and nut flavors.
Brachetto d'Acqui
Brachetto d'Acqui offers a sweet, fruity profile that pairs well with the dessert.
Moscato (Off-Dry)
Off-Dry Moscato balances the sweetness and enhances the spices in baklava.
Demi-Sec Champagne
Demi-Sec Champagne's slight sweetness and bubbles refresh the palate.
Best cocktails with this
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
herbal/nutty — Amaretto’s almond notes mirror baklava’s nuts; lemon cuts sweetness
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
fat/sweet/smoke — coffee liqueur + cream complements honeyed pastry and balances sugar
Mug • Easy • 5 min
sweet/fat/spice — creamy Baileys with cinnamon and nutmeg echoes baklava’s warm spices
Martini glass • Medium • 5 min
sweet/fat/chocolate — chocolate-cream indulgence pairs with dessert richness
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
sweet/acid/spice — honey and cinnamon in the cocktail echo baklava flavors; citrus brightens
Margarita Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/bitter — blood orange and lime provide bright acidity to cut through sweetness
Old Fashioned • Medium • 5 min
bitter/sweet/herbal — Campari bitterness contrasts syrupy baklava, cleansing the palate