Mocktails that pair with

Smoked Mussels

Across 2 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Apple-Cider Spritz

Citrus & shrubs

Sparkling apple cider, fresh lemon, thyme. Autumnal.

Why it works with Smoked Mussels

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Blood Orange Bubble

Citrus & shrubs

Blood orange juice, sparkling water, a hint of cardamom.

Why it works with Smoked Mussels

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Cucumber Cold Press

Tonics & sodas

Cold-pressed cucumber, lemon, mint, soda. Hydrating and clean.

Why it works with Smoked Mussels

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.

Cucumber-Mint Fizz

Spritzers & fizzes

Muddled cucumber and mint, fresh lime, club soda. Reads like a garden.

Why it works with Quesadillas With Smoked Mussels, Havarti, And Roasted Red Peppers

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Grapefruit & Salt Soda

Tonics & sodas

Fresh grapefruit, a pinch of salt, soda water. Cleansing.

Why it works with Smoked Mussels

Salty-mineral, dry, and faintly smoky pours mirror brine and bring out shellfish sweetness.

Lemon-Mint Cooler

Citrus & shrubs

Bright, simple, endlessly versatile. The everything-pairing.

Why it works with Quesadillas With Smoked Mussels, Havarti, And Roasted Red Peppers

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Virgin Mojito

Virgin classics

Mint, lime, sugar, soda. Stands on its own without rum.

Why it works with Quesadillas With Smoked Mussels, Havarti, And Roasted Red Peppers

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Virgin Paloma

Virgin classics

Fresh grapefruit, lime, salt, soda. The Mexican classic without tequila.

Why it works with Quesadillas With Smoked Mussels, Havarti, And Roasted Red Peppers

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.