Though soda has traditionally been the drink of choice to accompany pizza, those with a passion for juice understand that the correct juice match can take a pizza meal to greater heights. At OpenResourceAtlas, we've partnered with culinary experts to offer juice suggestions that brilliantly pair with our dishes. No matter if you're eating in our eatery or grabbing a takeaway, these tips will guide you to the ideal juice for every type of pizza.
Pure Margherita: Tomato Basil Juice or Pomegranate Fusion
A Margherita pizza's minimalistic charm with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil demands a juice that can harmonize without overwhelming. A home-crafted tomato basil juice lends a vibrant tartness befitting the fresh tomatoes while being robust enough for the cheese. A gentle pomegranate fusion can also introduce soft red fruit hints that play up the tomato's sweetness and match the basil's fresh taste.
Our top choice: Our Margherita goes excellently with our exclusive Tomato Basil Cooler or perhaps the homegrown Pomegranate Blueberry combo for a touch of sweetness.
Pepperoni Fiesta: Spicy Cherry or Blackcurrant
Pizzas with a hearty helping of cured meats like pepperoni or sausage require a juice with a strong profile and a hint of spice to balance the robust meat flavors. A spiced cherry juice displays a deep fruit core with a kick that can hold its own against the meats' saltiness. Alternatively, blackcurrant juice's dark rustic fruit taste and refreshing tartness work well to slice through the fats of the meats.
Our top choice: Our in-house Spiced Cherry Elixir or Organic Blackcurrant Supreme are favorites to accompany our Meat Feast pizza.
Mushroom Medley: Beetroot or Forest Berry
The deep umami taste of mushrooms and truffles seeks out juices with comparable depth. Beetroot juice, with its subtle earthy fragrance, pairs wonderfully with mushroom flavors, while the natural sweetness it brings can temper the savory taste. A forest berry blend is another fitting choice, with a complexity of berry flavors reflecting the pizza's earthy notes.
Our top choice: Couple our Wild Mushroom pizza with Cold-Pressed Beetroot Juice or a Wild Forest Berry Medley.
Seafood Specialty: Citrus Medley or Sea Buckthorn
Pizzas graced with seafood like shrimp or clams benefit from crisp juice selections with a note of minerality. A citrus blend refreshes the palate and emphasizes the seafood, offering light flavors that keep the dish lively. Sea buckthorn juice also stands as a fine pick with its tangy, tropical essence and fine sharpness that doesn't mask the seafood's subtle flavor.
Our top choice: Our Mediterranean Seafood pizza blends beautifully with a Citrus Medley or Organic Sea Buckthorn Nectar.
Vegetarian Delight: Green Detox or Cucumber Melon
Pizzas topped with a variety of veggies gain from the adaptability of a herbal juice. Green detox juice crafting a blend of spinach, celery, and apple excellently boosts and complements flavors like those in bell peppers and artichokes. A Cucumber Melon juice offers a faint, crisp zest and a light body that deals well with the assortment of vegetable textures.
Our top choice: Our Garden Harvest pizza is ideally complemented by Daily Green Detox or a cool Cucumber Melon Refresh.
Cheese Quartet: Creamy Almond or Sparkling Apple
For a four-cheese pizza, you might choose a congruent or contrasting juice. Creamy almond milk brings forth complementary nutty undertones that further the cheese's natural flavor. If looking for contrast, a sparkling apple juice with its lively bubbles and tartness can cut through the cheesy creaminess, while its fruity essence acts as an enjoyable counterbalance to the savory cheese blend.
Our top choice: Our Quattro Formaggi pairs delightfully with Vanilla Almond Milk or a Sparkling Apple Crisp.
Spicy Special: Mango Lassi or Ginger Turmeric
Pizzas with a kick from chili flakes or spicy meat demand a soothing drink. A Mango lassi offers a cooling sensation and a creamy texture that provides relief between spicy mouthfuls. Ginger turmeric juice also holds its ground fairly well against the heat and introduces a fascinating twist of flavors, along with wellness gains.
Our top choice: Our Spicy Diavola pizza finds its soulmate in a homemade Mango Lassi or the Firefly Ginger Turmeric Boost.
Sweet Pizzas: Berry Smoothie or Chocolate Almond
For those willing to sample our dessert pizzas with Nutella and fruit, sweet drink options are a must. A mixed berry smoothie complements fruity dessert pizzas, whereas a chocolate almond milk is a divine partner for chocolate-hazelnut flavor profiles. The key is to ensure the beverage possesses an equal level of sweetness to the dessert pizza.
Our top choice: Our Nutella and Strawberry Dessert Pizza teams up divinely with a Triple Berry Blast or Dark Chocolate Almond Milk.
Advice for Matching Pizza with Juice
- Focus on the primary taste of the pizza, beyond the crust or sauce
- Acidic juices are typically a good match for tomato-based pizzas, as they share the tomato's innate tartness
- Fizzy juices are versatile and complement nearly every type of pizza
- Don't hesitate to try new combinations; sometimes the most unique pairings yield unforgettable tastes
At OpenResourceAtlas, we have broadened our juice selection to feature many of these proposed matches. Our team is enthusiastic about recommending the optimal juice for your pizza. We also serve juice flights for those who'd like to try different samples with their meal.
Keep in mind, while these recommendations serve as a guide to delicious pairings, personal taste is always the deciding factor. The finest juice to go with your pizza is, in the end, the one you most enjoy sipping!