When it comes to food and drink pairing, wine is often the beverage you’d think of first. But matching food with spirits, such as brandy and gin & tonic, is rising in popularity.
The key to a successful pairing is by balancing bouquet, tastes, and textures of both food and drink. Here are 5 foods that are just perfect when paired with Brandy.
Venison
Because of the rich flavours in brandy, you can compliment venison meat with a well-aged brandy. It will cut through the heaviness of the meat but then combine with the long smooth finish to create an earthy combination.
Fish
When choosing fish to go with brandy, try something like a snoek, sardines or mackerel. All of them have enough oil content to hold their own with South Africa’s favourite spirit.
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Cheese
A smooth brandy is fantastic when paired with a strong cheese, as the cheese enhances the floral flavours of the brandy.
Chocolate
Brandy’s lack of acidity allows it to pair well with rich desserts, such as ice cream and chocolate mousse.
