While soft drinks may traditionally accompany pizza, those passionate about juice understand that a carefully selected juice can significantly enhance the pizza tasting experience. At CinderMeadow, in partnership with culinary experts in our community, we've devised juice pairings that flawlessly marry with our pizzas. Whether in our dine-in atmosphere or for takeaway enjoyment, these tips will guide you to finding your ideal juice complement for your chosen slice.
Classic Margherita: Tomato Basil Juice or Pomegranate Blend
A Margherita pizza, with its harmony of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, requires a drink that does not dominate its subtle tastes. Crafting a tomato basil juice at home brings out bright acidity that echoes the tomatoes and is robust enough to balance the cheese. Conversely, a lighter pomegranate concoction introduces lovely red fruit highlights that play up tomato sweetness while mingling well with the basil's fresh notes.
Our specific recommendation: A signature Tomato Basil Cooler or, for a hint of sweetness, a Pomegranate Blueberry mixture sourced locally are favorites to pair with our Margherita.
Pepperoni and Meat Lovers: Spiced Cherry or Blackcurrant
For pizzas teeming with cured meats like pepperoni and sausage, look to juices that offer sufficient richness and a hint of spice to equal the forceful tastes of the meats. A Spiced cherry juice, with its deep fruit essence and hint of pepper, stands its ground against the salty and spicy meat layers. A blackcurrant juice presents another option, greeting the palate with bold dark fruit essences and a tart closure that slices through the meats' fatty richness.
Our specific recommendation: Patrons especially enjoy our homemade Spiced Cherry Elixir or Organic Blackcurrant Supreme when selecting our Meat Feast pizza.
Mushroom and Truffle: Beetroot or Forest Berry
Mushroom and truffle topped pies, rich in earthiness and umami, sync well with beverages that offer similar depth. Beetroot juice, subtle in its earthiness, is the perfect dance partner for mushroom flavors, and its inherent sweetness counteracts the heaviness. A forest berry mix also creates a harmonious balance, its complex berry profile reflecting the rustic essences within the pizza.
Our specific recommendation: Opt for our Wild Mushroom pizza with Cold-Pressed Beetroot Juice or Wild Forest Berry Medley for a sublime pairing.
Seafood Pizza: Citrus Splash or Sea Buckthorn
Pies adorning seafood such as prawns or clams pair splendidly with zesty juices that portray mineral-like qualities. A citrus blend refreshes and highlights the seafood flavors with its light and bright zests. Sea buckthorn juice, characterized by high acidity, tropical tones, and a gentle tang, is also an excellent companion that respects the delicacy of the seafood.
Our specific recommendation: Our tasty Mediterranean Seafood pizza goes well with either our invigorating Citrus Splash or our Organic Sea Buckthorn Nectar.
Vegetable Supreme: Green Detox or Cucumber Melon
A pizza bursting with vegetables thrives alongside herbaceous and adaptable juices. A green detox juice melding spinach, celery, and apple supports and elevates the diverse flavors of bell peppers, artichokes, and other veggies. Meanwhile, the subtle, refreshing tones of cucumber melon juice balance the variety of vegetable textures without domination.
Our specific recommendation: The Garden Harvest pizza synchronizes exquisitely with a Daily Green Detox or a cooling Cucumber Melon Refresh.
Four Cheese Pizza: Creamy Almond or Sparkling Apple
The indulgent nature of a four-cheese pizza invites either beverages that complement or offer a pleasing contrast. Creamy almond milk presents nutty accents mirroring those in the mix of cheeses. For a contrast, a fizzy apple juice with its bubbles and sharpness slices through the creamy density, with its fruitiness offering a fresh counterbalance to the savory cheese flavors.
Our specific recommendation: Quattro Formaggi finds a fitting counterpoint with either Vanilla Almond Milk or effervescent Sparkling Apple Crisp.
Spicy Pizzas: Mango Lassi or Ginger Turmeric
For pizzas featuring fiery spices or zesty toppings, drinks that offer soothing creaminess or their own spice notes are a solace. Mango lassi comforts the mouth between spicy bites with its creamy consistency, while Ginger Turmeric juice stands boldly among spicier menus, providing an intriguingly different taste and healthful merits.
Our specific recommendation: Our fiery Spicy Diavola pizza is ideally matched with our Homemade Mango Lassi or Firefly Ginger Turmeric Boost.
Dessert Pizza: Berry Smoothie or Chocolate Almond
For those daring to indulge in dessert pizzas topped with Nutella and fruit, choosing suitably sweet drinks is paramount. A mixed berry smoothie is the perfect partner to pizzas featuring fruit toppings, whereas chocolate almond milk is a divine alliance with chocolate and hazelnut themes. The trick lies in selecting a drink that matches or exceeds the dessert's sweetness level.
Our specific recommendation: Our decadent Nutella and Strawberry Dessert Pizza marries divinely with a Triple Berry Blast or decadent Dark Chocolate Almond Milk.
Tips for the Perfect Juice and Pizza Match
- Focus on the pizza's prominent taste, rather than the crust or sauce style alone
- Typically, tangy juices blend well with pizzas carrying a tomato base, reflecting the natural acidity of tomatoes
- Fizzy juices are versatile choices suitable for almost any pizza variety
- Embrace trial and error—the most surprising combinations often leave the most lasting impressions
At CinderMeadow, we've broadened our juice selection to embrace many of these expert-recommended matches. Our staff takes delight in helping select the ultimate juice to complement your pizza choice. Additionally, we provide juice flights, allowing guests to taste a trio of different juices along with their meal.
Keep in mind that while these insights can nudge you in the direction of pleasing pairings, your individual taste is paramount. The preeminent juice choice with your pizza is the one that brings you the most pleasure when sipping!