- Champagne Celebrations: Food Pairings
Global Champagne Day is approaching this weekend, and we're excited to pop those champagne bottles! Champagne is a must-have to make every celebration exciting. But do you know what foods pair well with it? Here are a few amazing food pairings. If you haven't tried them yet, give them a go for your next celebration with your champagne bottles.
- Asian cuisine
Asian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of flavors — from light to greasy, from sweet to spicy, and from dry to hearty. What's amazing about champagne is its versatility and adaptability. It doesn't overpower the flavors of the cuisine. Instead, it provides an amazing contrast that you'll never get enough of, whether you're enjoying a home-cooked meal or takeout.
- Buttered Popcorn
Drinking champagne doesn't always have to be reserved for fancy celebrations. You can enjoy it with your simple and casual snacks too! When you pair the fine bubbles of champagne with the light and airy popcorn, it creates an interesting texture as you snack away. The acidity of the drink also complements the smooth and buttery flavors of the popcorn.
- Shellfish
Similar to its pairing effect with Asian cuisine, pairing champagne with shellfish provides a contrast in flavors as the light drink complements the rich flavors of shellfish. The lightness of champagne also enables you to savor every bit of the shellfish's flavor, as it doesn't overpower the taste of your meal.
- Potato Chips
Salty and savory chips meeting light and crisp champagne – a match made in heaven? I think so! Having a glass of champagne to accompany your chips helps cut through the saltiness, allowing you to enjoy your chips even more. If you're having friends over, bring out the champagne and sip it as stories are shared at the table.
- Green Salads
Since green salads are typically light and delicate, the natural flavors of champagne complement them perfectly. Additionally, as green salads are often dressed with vinaigrettes, the acidity of champagne can enhance the tanginess and the flavors of the dressing. The refreshing bubbles of champagne also help bring out the overall freshness of the salad.
- Steak
As a celebration often calls for champagne, what better way to elevate the celebration than with a juicy and delicious steak? Regardless of the cut of steak you're having, champagne pairs easily with it, thanks to its versatile nature. This is particularly beneficial since steaks are often abundant in marinades and juices. Champagne can cleanse your palate, allowing you to savor every bite.
- Desserts
As we've seen from the list, champagne excels at balancing the flavors of the food it's paired with, and the same holds true for desserts. Since most desserts are sugary and sweet, champagne's bubbles cleanse your palate, preventing you from becoming overwhelmed by the sweetness and allowing you to enjoy more. The contrast in flavors also provides an interesting and enjoyable dining experience.