Seafood

THE seafood have this ability to capture a liquid terroir : that of iodine, freshness, and subtlety. We expect them to be straightforward, precise, without fat or heaviness. Therefore, we need... drinks capable ofto accompany This franchise, without crushing or diluting it. The challenge: to find balance between minerality, liveliness, and lightness.

First natural candidates: the dealcoholized wines dry. One Sauvignon Blanc 0.0% well-structured, with notes of citrus and flint, it will be the perfect companion to a oyster platterIts lively acidity cleanses the palate and prolongs the briny flavors. For shellfish such as shrimp, langoustines, or crabs, one can also opt for... alcohol-free bubbles like a alcohol-free sparkling wine or a sparkling made from Chardonnay grapes.

For a more adventurous agreement, one can turn to... kombuchas made with ingredients A kombucha made with spirulina or sea fennel adds a touch of umami that enhances a ceviche. yuzu tonic or bergamot will liven up salmon sashimi or a seaweed salad. As for white fish carpaccios, they love pairings with cold infusions with lemongrass or verbena.

And what to do with seafood cooked? A mussel gratin would pair well with a alcohol-free blonde beer Light and floral. A fish soup or Thai broth benefits from the intensity of a homemade vegetable juice, such as a cucumber-celery juice or a lemony carrot juice. And a alcohol-free cocktail Made with green apple juice, ginger and dill, it will be the perfect partner for a sea bream tartare.

As a general rule, the drinks who succeed with the seafood share three virtues: a beautiful acidity, a texture slender and a aromatic Fresh. Avoid sweet, overly tannic, or smoky flavors. The goal is not to impress, but to create a dialogue between the glass and the plate.

At Gueule de Joie, we select non-alcoholic drinks capable of competing with the great maritime classics. From the elegant bubble to complex infusionsOur palette allows you to build marine chords Subtle and refined. So that each seafood retains its nobility, without the slightest compromise.

And if you're unsure, let's keep it simple: a glass of sparkling lemon water, a iced tea Shiso or lime juice diluted with a touch of cucumber syrup will always work wonders. Because the essential thing is the taste of the seaintact, sublime, respected.