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Make your time together extra special by artfully matching drinks and dessert. These custom drink recipes can get you started.
pair
cupcake & martini
A red velvet martini and the intense chocolate flavor of the red velvet cupcake is a well-balanced affair. This cocktail helps to even out the creaminess of the cupcake, so you don’t feel heavy—and you won’t feel guilty if you have one more.
Red Velvet Martini
Hy-Vee bakery
fresh Gourmet
Red Velvet Cupcake
make it
alcohol-free
Substitute Stella Rosa
Non Alcoholic Rosé, a semisweet, semisparkling wine at Hy-Vee, as
an alternative.
pro tip:
macarons & rosé
This is a match made in heaven. The light, airy texture of macarons combined with this sparkling rosé wine cocktail create floral and fruity flavor that’s both refreshing and exciting.
rosÉ-colored glassES
hy-vee Bakery fresh macarons
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Certified Sommelier and Cicerone,
Assistant General Manager,
Hy-Vee Wall to Wall Wine & Spirits,
West Des Moines, IA
Beverage pairing really doesn’t have a lot of rules. The most important thing to remember is the wine should be at least one step sweeter than the food you are pairing with it; otherwise, the wine will taste bitter. With beer, weight and texture play a big role, but contrasting flavors are what makes beer pairing a fun surprise.”
— Blair Zachariasen
Pairing drinks and desserts
sips
&
try this value pairing
Grain Belt Nordeast Amber Lager and It’s Your Churn salted caramel ice cream in a beer and ice cream float.
“The roasted, toasted notes of brown ale are a great accompaniment to milk chocolate and nuts, while the beer’s effervescence helps to cut through the richness of sticky sauces.”
brown ale
+
hazelnut desserts
“Light beer calls for lighter
flavors, so pick up some fresh fruit with a dollop of freshly whipped cream to serve with pilsner for a light treat.”
pilsner
fresh fruit
+
“Dry wines can taste bitter next to sweet items, so look for a sparkling wine with sweetness. The bubbly fizz of the wine is palate cleansing.”
semi sweet sparkling wine
vanilla crÉme brÛlÉe
+
“Wheat beer has notes of
citrus peel and cloves, which would be a nice match to pie crust with a lemon curd filling or
lemon cream pie.”
wheat
baked goods with lemony flavors
+
“Rosé is known for its light, crisp, red-fruited nature, and the perfect way to pair this pink pour is by combining those notes with fresh berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries.”
dry rosÉ
fresh berries
+
“Skip the coffee and pour a tawny port while you savor treats like pecan pie or a classic caramel turtle candy. The similar notes of toffee, caramel and nuts complement each other very well.”
tawny port
nuts and caramel
+
“Dark chocolate’s richness is matched by the bold, full body of Zinfandel, while the jammy, ripe fruit contrasts the bitter nature of a darker chocolate.”
zinfandel
dark chocolate
+
“The slightly bitter, floral pine and citrus notes of hops need a savory element to match its intensity and the salty flavor would be a great contrast to the beer.”
pale ale
salted peanuts and salted caramel
+
“A big, bold beer and a big,
bold dessert are a decadent
match of complementary
flavors that no one can resist.”
stout
chocolates or chocolate cake
+
“Pair a Riesling with fresh apple or pear slices and a salty blue cheese with a drizzle of honey. Riesling’s natural acidity keeps the wine from being cloying, while the sweetness contrasts the salty quality of the cheese.”
sweet riesling
apple flavors
+
perfect
This Valentine’s day, try something different with tasty pairings recommended by Blair Zachariasen, certified sommelier and cicerone at Hy-Vee. Enjoy the delectable duos as an after-dinner treat or on their own!
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A red velvet martini and the intense chocolate flavor of the red velvet cupcake is a well-balanced affair. This cocktail helps to even out the creaminess of the cupcake, so you don’t feel heavy—and you won’t feel guilty if you have one more.
“A big, bold beer and a big, bold dessert are a decadent match of complementary flavors that no one can resist.”
“Light beer calls for lighter flavors, so pick up some fresh fruit with a dollop of freshly whipped cream to serve with pilsner for a light treat.”
“Wheat beer has notes of citrus peel and cloves, which would be a nice match to pie crust with a lemon curd filling or lemon cream pie.”
try this
value pairing
Certified Sommelier and Cicerone, Assistant General Manager, Hy-Vee Wall to Wall Wine & Spirits, West Des Moines, IA
Hy-Vee bakery
fresh Gourmet
Red Velvet Cupcake
