What to drink with Easter sweets? From wine to Spritz, here are the best pairings
Easter is not only one of the most heartfelt religious celebrations, but it is also the perfect occasion to meet up with friends and family and enjoy many delicious dishes together!
There are many typical Easter desserts, from the famous Neapolitan pastiera, a symbol of spring, to the soft colomba covered in icing and almonds, to the inevitable chocolate eggs that make both adults and children happy.
But what to pair with such a triumph of sweetness? Here are some tips on what to drink with Easter sweets to best enhance their flavors and aromas.
Between harmonies and contrasts, here's what to drink with Easter sweets
Finding the right balance between desserts and drinks is essential to enhance the flavors of both and create a harmonious gastronomic experience . The goal is to choose a drink with a complementary flavor to that of the dessert, that does not overpower it and that helps it to best express its notes.
Here are some tips on what to drink with the most famous Easter sweets :
1. Chocolate eggs
Dark chocolate , with its intense and bitter flavor, pairs well with fortified wines that amplify its complexity without masking its taste. Another excellent pairing is with more full-bodied liqueurs such as aged rums, with warm and spicy notes. However, if you are looking for a lighter and fresher alternative that balances the intensity of the dark chocolate, the Spritz Hugo may be what you are looking for! This variant of Spritz with a sweet and floral flavor, given by the elderberry syrup, perfectly balances the intensity of the chocolate with a pleasant sparkling note.
Milk chocolate requires equally soft and enveloping combinations, such as a creamy liqueur like Baileys or an aromatic and slightly fizzy cocktail, perfect for complementing the roundness of the chocolate. But even in this case, for an aperitif or a family lunch, it will be better to choose lighter drinks like Spritz, which with its effervescence and citrus notes can accompany without weighing down.
2. Neapolitan Pastiera
With its creamy filling made from ricotta and wheat and the scent of orange, the Neapolitan pastiera is a rich and enveloping dessert that pairs perfectly with a light and sparkling drink like a Moscato, which enhances its citrus notes or a glass of sweet sparkling wine. For those who prefer cocktails, the iconic Spritz , with Aperol or Campari, is a perfect match because its sparkling and slightly bitter note is ideal for restoring balance and freshness to the palate.
3. Easter dove
An undisputed symbol of Easter, the Colomba with its soft texture and the crunchiness of the icing lends itself to multiple pairings. If you want to stay classic, choose a Prosecco brut , or a sparkling white wine. And to balance the sweetness while maintaining a lower alcohol content, the Aperol Spritz is the ideal choice. To amaze with something different and fruity, try pairing it with a small glass of Limoncello served very cold; instead, if you want to stay with a less alcoholic option, you can enrich the Spritz with an orange bitter or a touch of fruit syrup.
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And now that you know what to drink with dark chocolate , with pastiera or with colomba, all you have to do is organize your Easter party or aperitif!
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By filling the tanks and lowering a lever you will immediately have a fresh, sparkling and balanced cocktail, perfect to accompany traditional desserts.
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If you still have doubts about what to drink with desserts , contact us to find out more or to purchase your Sprizzer.
