When you head out for steaks, most people have an idea of what kind of steak they want. However, we do not give much thought to the drinks that go best with steaks.
The best kind of drinks with steaks depends on both the type of steak and personal preferences.
Best Drink With Steak
Let us look at some of the most popular drink options. The best way to have steak is with a great drink to match.
Club soda with lemon or lime
For cuts of meat with more fat, having club soda with lime, lemon, or sparkling water is a good idea.
It helps you enjoy your meal more, as otherwise, the fat affects the whole experience. It makes the steak more edible. The strong taste of lemon on beef makes it not just better to digest, but also adds to the taste.
You can either add a peel or just squeeze some juice right on.
Tart fruit juices such as cranberry or pomegranate
One of the secrets of dining that not many customers who come to have the best steak in Islamabad need to know about is that tart fruit juices, for instance cranberry or pomegranate, are rich in tannins, too. A group of natural chemicals that work together, as a great cleanser. It helps you have more of your favorite steaks.
Now, cranberry juice is pretty strong and not everybody likes the strong taste. The good news is you can dilute it with say water or some soda. You can also go for things like orange juice, grape juice or any other juice of your choice.
These drinks are best chilled. The fact that you can use so many different kinds of drinks to dilute or change the flavour as you like is a big reason why diners at El Momento love trying this out.
Also, another great idea is to mix cranberry juice with herbs made using marinade or honey. This is great with sirloin meat and is totally worth a try on your next trip to a steakhouse near you.
Unsweetened smoky black tea
Now this is something that might come as a surprise for the avid foodie. Not many people pair steaks with black tea without sugar.
Now, so you must be thinking, why black tea? Well the reason is it is rich in tannins. These make it much easier to digest and have larger amounts of steaks and beef in general. You can also add potato sides with your steak and the tea wil make sure that you do not feel heavy or bloated.
Another thing you can do is use some dark oolong which goes great with beef. Alternatively lapsang souchong is another thing you try.
These are great for grilled steaks and go well with a range of mushroom sauces. Even the tea leaves can be mixed up with spices to add flavour to a steak.
A sharp and aromatic mocktail
Non-alcoholic mocktails can and do go well with food given that you pick the right mix of flavors. For a rich meaty steak, you would want to go with that is something sharp and tart while being refreshing at the same time.
Thus, it is a good idea to try filling your glass with sparkling apple-grape juice then add just a half teaspoon of balsamic vinegar for better taste. Bring on a touch of rosemary, which will add an extra good smell as well as play up the taste of the beef.
Alternatively, simply make your favorite steak-paired cocktails with things like coke. Combine juniper syrup and fresh lemon juice along with tonic water. This is a tried and tested method that our chefs at El Momento suggest people go for.
Non-alcoholic red or white wine
Now, in Pakistan non alcoholic wines are not very popular because many people just do not try something they associate with alcohol and forbidden beverages. However, non alcoholic red wine and white wine all go great with your most loved steaks.
Suraz and Syrah pair very well with grilled steaks. Also, you can try cabernet sauvignon if you have a tenderloin steak. No matter what kind of beef you are having, be it Angus, Wagyu or any other, these things pair up really well.
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Conclusion
When it comes to steak with drink, at El Momento we get customers who have a range of different preferences. There is no right or wrong drink to go with your steak. It is a matter of preference.
However, while fresh limes are popular, non alcoholic wines are very under rated and are definitely worth a try next time you are out for dinner with friends and family.
At El Momento, you can ask for your steak to be paired with a variety of different drinks. You can also ask the service staff for recommendations based on the kind of steak you are having.
