Lamb Biryani
Best wine varietals
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through rich spices and complements lamb's gaminess.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity that matches the layered flavors of biryani.
Malbec
Malbec's bold fruit and tannins balance the spices and richness of lamb.
Syrah
Syrah's peppery notes enhance the aromatic spices in lamb biryani.
Best cocktails with this
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — mezcal's smoke and honey cut lamb's fattiness and complement biryani's charred aromas
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/clean — bright lime and agave cut fat, refreshes spice
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — peaty Scotch adds smoky depth that echoes grilled lamb, lemon and honey tame richness
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salty — classic lime/tequila lift with salt to counter richness
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
heat/acid — chili-lime spice lifts biryani's warm spices and stands up to robust flavors
Old Fashioned • Medium • 5 min
bitter/herbal — Negroni's bitter orange and herbal backbone contrast fatty, spice-forward biryani
Highball • Easy • 5 min
herbal/bubbles/acid — elderflower, lemon and soda cool and refresh aromatic spices
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
bitter/sweet/herbal — Boulevardier's bitter-sweet profile and whiskey weight match lamb's richness
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
acid/spice/bubbles — ginger and lime brightness refresh the palate and cut through fat
Collins glass • Medium • 10 min
smoke/acid/bubbles — gentle peat and citrus add savory depth and cleanse palate
Rocks glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/acid/fat — bourbon and honey provide warmth and body that complement lamb's savory depth
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/herbal — lemon brightness with floral lavender soothes heat and complements aromatics
Old Fashioned • Medium • 10 min
herbal/acid/sweet — thyme's earthy herbal note plays well with biryani spices and aromatic herbs