Champagne is often enjoyed all on its own as a welcome drink or to toast a special occasion. Champagne and sparkling wine can also be paired with various snacks if you want to enhance the flavour. It’s also great to give your guests something to snack on while they wait for the meal to be served. Here are some wonderful pairing options that will keep your guests happy.
Dark chocolate covered nuts
You can serve this combo before or after your elaborate meal. Chocolate and champagne go together perfectly. The rich dark chocolate along with the crunchy nut interior is an absolute delight. Unlike milk chocolate and white chocolate, dark chocolate is not too sweet which means that it won’t overpower the champagne.
Berry mix
Champagne has a certain amount of acidity which means that it really helps highlight the delicate flavours of various berries. Consider pairing your next bottle with a selection of strawberries, cranberries, sour cherries, blueberries, and raspberries. Make sure that each type of berry is in a separate bowl with its own spoon. This will allow your guests to choose their favourites without letting any delicious berries go to waste.
Turkish figs
Turkish figs are wonderfully moist and just sweet enough sweetness to bring out the flavours of any demi-sec champagne. You can also serve these figs with various cheeses, nuts, and dried fruits. Use a variety of colours to make your food platters as appealing to the eye as they are to the taste buds!
These are just three great ideas and there are also some great savoury snacks like those with just a hint of spice that you could choose to serve. Remember to always consider the type of bubbly you are serving when choosing your snacks. While some snacks work well with all types of champagne, others are better suited for sweeter varieties.