When you picture the beverages present on the typical Thanksgiving table, you may just think of wine, soda, and juice. But specialty waters such as flavored seltzers and flavored sparkling waters also have a place at the table. In fact, they can bring an extra element to the dining experience, enhancing the flavors you pair them with.
Here are some examples of traditional Thanksgiving fare and how they pare with specialty waters.
Charcuterie Board and Cherry Hard Seltzer
Many people start off the holiday celebration with appetizers and charcuterie boards, which seem to be the trendy thing these days. The meats and cheeses go well with cherry seltzers, hard or non-alcoholic. That’s because the sweetness of the cherry offers a nice contrast to the salt of the cured meats and the pungent cheeses.
Turkey and Cranberry Seltzer
As the main course, you really want to find a drink that will bring out the complementary flavors of the bird. Cranberry seltzer will do the trick, plus it will pair pleasantly with the cranberry sauce as a side. On a side note: you can use cranberry seltzer to make a turkey brine for an extra moist treat.
Apple Pie and Spiced Seltzer Cider
Nothing says Thanksgiving like apple pie and cider. You can complement these two distinct flavors by pairing your pie selection with cider to really bring out the spice.
Pellegrino and Spicy Dishes
If your family is mixing things up a bit with a departure from the norm, pair your spicy dishes with the gentle bubbles of Pellegrino. If you’re serving more delicate dishes, however, pair them with a still mineral water like Acqua Panna.
Mineral Waters and Light Desserts
Likewise, mineral waters pair well with light desserts, as well as your day-after soups and broths. After a big meal, the last thing you want to do is introduce more air into your system, so going with a still water for dessert is wise.
Salad and Cucumber Seltzer
Many Thanksgiving meals start off with a light and refreshing salad. Pair your garden or Greek salad with a cucumber seltzer. The crisp, cool taste of the seltzer complements the fresh vegetables and, in the case of Greek salads, offsets the salty feta as well.
Poultry and Meat
Effervescent water is the perfect match for the main turkey course, as it can mimic the sensation of champagne so that the original texture of the dish remains. If you’re serving red meat, such as a roast, stick with classic water or water with a high mineral content.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Beverage Universe!
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