Mocktails that pair with
Across 3 related dishes — most-paired first.
Tonics & sodas
Cold-pressed cucumber, lemon, mint, soda. Hydrating and clean.
Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.
Works with Chicken Dumplings · Chicken Dumplings With Mushroom Sauce · Teriyaki And Chicken Dumplings Over Grilled Sesame Noodles
Spritzers & fizzes
Elderflower cordial, sparkling water, a squeeze of lime. Floral and clean.
Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.
Works with Chicken Dumplings · Chicken Dumplings With Mushroom Sauce · Teriyaki And Chicken Dumplings Over Grilled Sesame Noodles
Spritzers & fizzes
Ginger beer, fresh lime, a dash of bitters. The non-alc Moscow Mule.
Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.
Works with Chicken Dumplings · Chicken Dumplings With Mushroom Sauce · Teriyaki And Chicken Dumplings Over Grilled Sesame Noodles
Tea-based & herbal
Matcha, yuzu juice, sparkling water, a touch of honey. Umami-edged.
Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.
Works with Chicken Dumplings · Chicken Dumplings With Mushroom Sauce · Teriyaki And Chicken Dumplings Over Grilled Sesame Noodles
Virgin classics
Fresh grapefruit, lime, salt, soda. The Mexican classic without tequila.
Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.
Works with Chicken Dumplings · Chicken Dumplings With Mushroom Sauce · Teriyaki And Chicken Dumplings Over Grilled Sesame Noodles
Tea-based & herbal
Chamomile-honey syrup, lemon, soda. Soft and floral.
Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.
Works with Chicken Dumplings · Chicken Dumplings With Mushroom Sauce
Tea-based & herbal
Hibiscus tea, fresh lime, tonic water. Tart, ruby-pink.
Clean, dry, slightly umami pours rinse the palate between rice-vinegar bites without overwhelming subtle fish.