Mocktails that pair with

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Strawberry-Balsamic Shrub

30 dishes

Citrus & shrubs

Strawberry-balsamic shrub stirred into soda water. Tangy and savory.

Why it works

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

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Blood Orange Bubble

29 dishes

Citrus & shrubs

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

Why it works

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

Works with Apples · Applesauce · Pineapples · Red Apples +25 more Apples · Applesauce · Pineapples · Red Apples · Fiji Apples · Sour Apples · Baked Apples · Maple Apples · Duck & Apples · Sliced Apples · Caramel Apples · Chicken Apples · Roasted Apples · Brie And Apples · Cinnamon Apples · Pork And Apples · Scallops Apples · Pork With Apples · Apples And Cheese · Pork Roast Apples · Chicken And Apples · Granny With Apples · Chicken With Apples · Ham With Pineapples · Pork And Applesauce · Foei Gras And Apples · Fois Gras With Apples · Pork Apples Mushrooms · Pork Loin With Apples

Watermelon-Mint Bowl

28 dishes

Punches & sangrias

Watermelon juice, fresh mint, lime, sparkling water.

Why it works

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

Works with Apples · Applesauce · Pineapples · Red Apples +24 more Apples · Applesauce · Pineapples · Red Apples · Fiji Apples · Sour Apples · Baked Apples · Maple Apples · Duck & Apples · Sliced Apples · Caramel Apples · Chicken Apples · Roasted Apples · Brie And Apples · Cinnamon Apples · Pork And Apples · Scallops Apples · Pork With Apples · Apples And Cheese · Pork Roast Apples · Chicken And Apples · Granny With Apples · Chicken With Apples · Ham With Pineapples · Pork And Applesauce · Foei Gras And Apples · Fois Gras With Apples · Pork Loin With Apples

Stone-Fruit Basil Sangria

16 dishes

Punches & sangrias

Peach, plum, white grape juice, fresh basil, soda.

Why it works

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

Works with Apples · Applesauce · Pineapples · Red Apples +12 more Apples · Applesauce · Pineapples · Red Apples · Fiji Apples · Sour Apples · Baked Apples · Maple Apples · Sliced Apples · Caramel Apples · Roasted Apples · Cinnamon Apples · Apples And Cheese · Granny With Apples · Foei Gras And Apples · Fois Gras With Apples

Apple-Cider Spritz

12 dishes

Citrus & shrubs

Sparkling apple cider, fresh lemon, thyme. Autumnal.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

Works with Duck & Apples · Chicken Apples · Pork And Apples · Pork With Apples +8 more Duck & Apples · Chicken Apples · Pork And Apples · Pork With Apples · Pork Roast Apples · Chicken And Apples · Chicken With Apples · Ham With Pineapples · Pork And Applesauce · Apples Cheddar Salad · Pork Apples Mushrooms · Pork Loin With Apples

Chamomile Honey Sour

12 dishes

Tea-based & herbal

Chamomile-honey syrup, lemon, soda. Soft and floral.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

Works with Duck & Apples · Chicken Apples · Brie And Apples · Pork And Apples +8 more Duck & Apples · Chicken Apples · Brie And Apples · Pork And Apples · Pork With Apples · Pork Roast Apples · Chicken And Apples · Chicken With Apples · Ham With Pineapples · Pork And Applesauce · Pork Apples Mushrooms · Pork Loin With Apples

Virgin Sangria

7 dishes

Virgin classics

Pomegranate or grape juice, citrus slices, sparkling water, fresh mint.

Why it works

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

Works with Pork And Apples · Pork With Apples · Pork Roast Apples · Ham With Pineapples +3 more Pork And Apples · Pork With Apples · Pork Roast Apples · Ham With Pineapples · Pork And Applesauce · Pork Apples Mushrooms · Pork Loin With Apples

Cold-Brew Hibiscus Tonic

Tea-based & herbal

Hibiscus tea, fresh lime, tonic water. Tart, ruby-pink.

Why it works with Pork Apples Mushrooms

Earth-and-oak, lightly smoky, slightly bitter pours echo mushroom's deep umami.

Cucumber Cold Press

Tonics & sodas

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

Why it works with Scallops Apples

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

Grapefruit & Salt Soda

Tonics & sodas

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

Why it works with Scallops Apples

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 Apples Cheddar Salad

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.