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Cold roast chicken × Elderflower lemonade
Roast skin and herbs are floral already; elderflower echoes them while the lemon acid cuts the cold fat.
Pairing guide
What goes with Lemon?
4 pairings in the library mention lemon — each one filed with the reason it works, and voted on by the community.
92
Lemon tart × Moscato d'Asti
Low alcohol, high sweetness and gentle fizz stop the citrus acid from stripping enamel, and the grapey aroma extends the zest.
85
Apple slices with cheddar × Sparkling water with lemon
Crisp apple acid and sharp cheddar already point the same way; the lemon fizz keeps the fat from settling and stretches the snack out.
92
Falafel wrap × Mint lemonade
Fried chickpea leaves a heavy coating; mint's cooling menthol and lemon acid strip it in one sip.