Holiday drink pairings with holiday grilled dishes

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Holiday drink pairings with holiday grilled dishes

The holidays are here, and it’s time to sip and savor. Festivities are in full swing, and that means cheerful good times with delicious eats and pours. In this article, Wildfire Outdoor Living developed a three-course meal with holiday-inspired drink and food pairings that will be sure to make Santa jealous. ’Tis the season for gathering, indulging, and creating the kinds of flavors that make the holidays unforgettable.

Hot Honey Grilled Chicken Sliders and Cranberry Mule

When pairing cocktails with food, matching similar flavor notes helps create harmony between what’s in your glass and on your plate. The Hot Honey Grilled Chicken Sliders bring a blend of sweetness and heat, making them a perfect partner for a Cranberry Mule’s sweet-tart balance. The ginger beer and cranberry juice offer a refreshing coolness that cuts through the spicy kick of the sliders, while the shared sweetness between the dish and drink creates a unified flavor experience. Each bite brings the heat, and each sip mellows it, making this duo a festive way to kick off your holiday meal.

Jingle Juice Sparkling Sangria and Holiday Ham Skewers

For a beautifully balanced entrée pairing, contrast the salty, smoky richness of the Holiday Ham Skewers with the bright, fruity acidity of a Jingle Juice Sparkling Sangria. The sangria’s blend of citrus, cranberry, and sparkling Prosecco cuts through the richness of the ham while complementing its sweet cranberry glaze. It’s a perfect example of how opposite flavor profiles can harmonize into a satisfying holiday pairing.

Gingerbread Espresso Martini and Winter Wonderland Sugar Cookie Skillet

This dessert pairing leans fully into holiday sweetness, with the Gingerbread Espresso Martini and the Winter Wonderland Sugar Cookie Skillet coming together as the perfect duo. The martini’s warm gingerbread spices and bold espresso bring depth and coziness, while the sugar cookie skillet offers a soft, buttery sweetness that keeps things playful and familiar. Together, they create a layered dessert experience that feels like the holidays in every bite and sip.

This story was produced by Wildfire Outdoor Living and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.