While soda may be the classic go-to drink for pizza, those who adore juice know that a carefully chosen juice can enhance the pizza eating experience substantially. At MellowStreamGlade, we've teamed up with culinary experts to curate juice suggestions that harmonize with our pizza varieties. These juice-pizza pairings are engineered to delight your taste buds whether you're savoring your slice at our place or at your own abode.
Classic Margherita: Tomato Basil Juice or Pomegranate Blend
Margherita pizza, with its uncomplicated blend of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, demands a juice that can support these subtle flavors without dominating them. A homemade tomato basil juice mirrors the pizza’s acidity and offers a sturdy backdrop for the cheese. On the other hand, a gentle pomegranate mix introduces nuances of elegant red fruit that amplify the tomato's sweetness and play nicely with the basil’s green notes.
Our specific recommendation: Our Margherita pizza finds its match in our craft Tomato Basil Cooler or, for a more saccharine touch, a regionally produced Pomegranate Blueberry concoction.
Pepperoni and Meat Lovers: Spiced Cherry or Blackcurrant
For pizzas heaped with cured meats like pepperoni or sausage, turn to a juice with the richness and a kick of spice to match these assertive tastes. A spiced cherry juice with its sweet and warm undertones harmonizes with the salty and spicy meat toppings. Alternatively, blackcurrant juice's robust dark fruit flavors and pleasant tartness slice through the density of the meats.
Our specific recommendation: Our specialty Spiced Cherry Elixir or Organic Blackcurrant Supreme are favorites to accompany our Meat Feast pizza.
Mushroom and Truffle: Beetroot or Forest Berry
The distinct earthiness and savory quality of mushrooms and truffles pair well with juices that bring out these flavors. Beetroot juice with its subtle earthy whiff is an excellent match for fungi, balancing richness with its innate sweetness. A forest berry mix also shines through, with layered berry tones that reflect the pizza's subterranean essence.
Our specific recommendation: Opt for our Wild Mushroom pizza complemented by Cold-Pressed Beetroot Juice or a Wild Forest Berry Medley.
Seafood Pizza: Citrus Splash or Sea Buckthorn
On pizzas topped with delightful seafood such as prawns or clams, zesty juices with a hint of minerality make ideal partners. A citrus medley is reviving and boosts the natural flavors of the seafood, whereas sea buckthorn juice's zestful and tropical nature, with a touch of tartness, harmonizes with subtle seafood tastes without overwhelming them.
Our specific recommendation: Our Citrus Splash or Organic Sea Buckthorn Nectar make splendid companions for our Mediterranean Seafood pizza.
Vegetable Supreme: Green Detox or Cucumber Melon
A pizza covered with various vegetables pairs happily with adaptable, herbally inclined juices. A green detox drink, mingling flavors like spinach, celery, and apple, accentuates the likes of bell peppers and artichokes. A cucumber melon juice, with its understated coolness and light profile, matches the wide array of vegetable flavors without drowning them out.
Our specific recommendation: Our Garden Harvest pizza blends seamlessly with Daily Green Detox or a chilled Cucumber Melon Refreshment.
Four Cheese: Creamy Almond or Sparkling Apple
The luxuriousness of a four-cheese pizza suggests pairing with either a beverage that complements or contrasts its profile. Creamy almond milk, with its nutty aspects, underscore similarities in the cheese flavors. As a contrast, a fizzy apple juice, with its bubbly nature and tangy taste, cuts through the creamy density while offering a palatable contrast to the savory cheese.
Our specific recommendation: Our Quattro Formaggi is particularly delightful with Vanilla Almond Milk or a bubbling Sparkling Apple Crisp.
Spicy Pizzas: Mango Lassi or Ginger Turmeric
Pizzas with a zest from chili flakes or spicy toppings go hand in hand with creamy or fiery juices that provide a refreshment. A Mango lassi cools the tongue and its creaminess eases the spice between bites. A ginger turmeric concoction meets spicy flavors head-on and brings a fascinating flavor dynamic, not to mention wellness perks.
Our specific recommendation: The Spicy Diavola pizza marries well with our House Mango Lassi or the invigorating Firefly Ginger Turmeric Boost.
Dessert Pizza: Berry Smoothie or Chocolate Almond
For those exploring our Nutella and fruit dessert pizzas, sweet juices are a must. A berry smoothie suits fruit-laden dessert pizzas, while chocolate almond milk creates a sublime combination with chocolate and hazelnut toppings, ensuring the accompanying drink is sufficiently sweet.
Our specific recommendation: The Nutella and Strawberry Dessert Pizza is divine with a Triple Berry Blast or Dark Chocolate Almond Milk.
Tips for Pizza and Juice Pairing
- Focus on the dominant flavor of the pizza more than the crust or sauce
- Acidic juices are generally suit tomato-centric pizzas as they echo the tomatoes’ own sharpness
- Fizzy juices show great adaptability, matching almost any kind of pizza
- Be bold in your experiments—sometimes the most unusual combinations are the most memorable
At MellowStreamGlade, our juice menu now showcases a range of these bespoke pairings. Our staff is eager to recommend the optimal juice choice for your pizza. We also have juice flight options to sample various juices with your meal.
While these tips offer some guidance towards agreeable pairings, it’s your personal preference that has the last say. The best juice-pizza combination is, without a doubt, the one you find most pleasing to drink!