Mocktails that pair with

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Elderflower Spritz

10 dishes

Spritzers & fizzes

Elderflower cordial, sparkling water, a squeeze of lime. Floral and clean.

Why it works

Soft herbal, lightly smoky, or citrus-clean pours read on the same gentle savory frequency as salmon.

Works with Pickled Salmon · Pickled Shrimp · Pickled Lobster · Pickled Asparagus +6 more Pickled Salmon · Pickled Shrimp · Pickled Lobster · Pickled Asparagus · Pickled Vegetables · Asian-style Pickled Shrimp · Indian-spiced Pickled Vegetables · Breaded Pickled Trout With Crabneat · Pickled Trout Fillets And Vegetable Char · Salmon Burgers With Pickled Ginger And Coriander

Blood Orange Bubble

9 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 Pickled Pork · Pickled Asparagus · Pickled Mushrooms · Pickled Pork Terrine +5 more Pickled Pork · Pickled Asparagus · Pickled Mushrooms · Pickled Pork Terrine · Sweet Pickled Herring · Pork With Pickled Apple · Pickled Napa Cabbage With Umeboshi Plums · Arepas With Pulled Pork And Pickled Onion · Grilled Smoked Veal Tongue And Pickled Beetroot

Lemon-Mint Cooler

9 dishes

Citrus & shrubs

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

Why it works

Hop bitterness, gentle malt sweetness, and herbal-acid pours all tame chili and round out curry richness.

Works with Pickled Trout · Pickled Shrimp · Pickled Lobster · Pickled Vegetables +5 more Pickled Trout · Pickled Shrimp · Pickled Lobster · Pickled Vegetables · Asian-style Pickled Shrimp · Indian-spiced Pickled Vegetables · Breaded Pickled Trout With Crabneat · Pickled Trout Fillets And Vegetable Char · Oysters With Cucumber And Pickled Ginger Salsa

Apple-Cider Spritz

8 dishes

Citrus & shrubs

Sparkling apple cider, fresh lemon, thyme. Autumnal.

Why it works

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

Works with Pickled Pork · Pickled Asparagus · Pickled Mushrooms · Pickled Pork Terrine +4 more Pickled Pork · Pickled Asparagus · Pickled Mushrooms · Pickled Pork Terrine · Pork With Pickled Apple · Arepas With Pulled Pork And Pickled Onion · Grilled Smoked Veal Tongue And Pickled Beetroot · Salmon Burgers With Pickled Ginger And Coriander

Cold-Brew Hibiscus Tonic

6 dishes

Tea-based & herbal

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

Why it works

Soft herbal, lightly smoky, or citrus-clean pours read on the same gentle savory frequency as salmon.

Works with Pickled Egg · Pickled Salmon · Pickled Mushrooms · Pickled Spicy Snap Peas +2 more Pickled Egg · Pickled Salmon · Pickled Mushrooms · Pickled Spicy Snap Peas · Indian-spiced Pickled Vegetables · Salmon Burgers With Pickled Ginger And Coriander

Virgin Mojito

6 dishes

Virgin classics

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

Why it works

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Works with Pickled Shrimp · Pickled Lobster · Pickled Spicy Snap Peas · Asian-style Pickled Shrimp +2 more Pickled Shrimp · Pickled Lobster · Pickled Spicy Snap Peas · Asian-style Pickled Shrimp · Breaded Pickled Trout With Crabneat · Oysters With Cucumber And Pickled Ginger Salsa

Virgin Sangria

6 dishes

Virgin classics

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

Why it works

Hop bitterness, gentle malt sweetness, and herbal-acid pours all tame chili and round out curry richness.

Works with Pickled Egg · Pickled Pork · Pickled Pork Terrine · Pork With Pickled Apple +2 more Pickled Egg · Pickled Pork · Pickled Pork Terrine · Pork With Pickled Apple · Indian-spiced Pickled Vegetables · Arepas With Pulled Pork And Pickled Onion

Ginger-Lime Spritz

5 dishes

Spritzers & fizzes

Ginger beer, fresh lime, a dash of bitters. The non-alc Moscow Mule.

Why it works

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

Works with Pickled Spicy Snap Peas · Indian-spiced Pickled Vegetables · Arepas With Pulled Pork And Pickled Onion · Grilled Smoked Veal Tongue And Pickled Beetroot +1 more Pickled Spicy Snap Peas · Indian-spiced Pickled Vegetables · Arepas With Pulled Pork And Pickled Onion · Grilled Smoked Veal Tongue And Pickled Beetroot · Salmon Burgers With Pickled Ginger And Coriander

Earl Grey Lemonade

Tea-based & herbal

Cold-steeped Earl Grey, lemon, simple syrup. Bergamot lifts everything.

Why it works with Pickled Salmon

Soft herbal, lightly smoky, or citrus-clean pours read on the same gentle savory frequency as salmon.

Grapefruit Rosemary Sparkler

Spritzers & fizzes

Fresh grapefruit, rosemary syrup, soda. Bitter-edged and refreshing.

Why it works with Pickled Egg

Bitter aperitivo, light bubbles, and lift-of-coffee pours brighten egg richness and savory-sweet brunch plates.

Pomegranate-Ginger Punch

Punches & sangrias

Pomegranate juice, ginger beer, fresh lime. Bold and warming.

Why it works with Pickled Asparagus

Deep, dark, malt-or-oak-driven pours echo slow-cooked beef and dark-sauced richness.

Stone-Fruit Basil Sangria

Punches & sangrias

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

Why it works with Pickled Napa Cabbage With Umeboshi Plums

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

Virgin Paloma

Virgin classics

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

Why it works with Oysters With Cucumber And Pickled Ginger Salsa

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