We’ve recently touched on the best non-alcoholic drinks that go with fish, but what about Italian food? Look no further, here’s the best non-alcoholic drinks that go with certain Italian delicacies.
The best non-alcoholic drinks that go with Italian food are generally alcohol-free wines and alcohol-free cocktails, rarely alcohol-free beer, unless you are eating pizza. Italians are a fan of fine tastes and experiences, so non-alcoholic wines and cocktails are usually their drink of choice if they’re sitting down for a meal.
We offer plenty of options here at Zero Zilch Zip, whether you’re looking for a non-alcoholic wine, non-alcoholic beer or non-alcoholic cocktail, we’re sure we’ll have a perfectly refreshing recommendation that is an ideal match for your Italian dish.
Non alcoholic drinks that go well with Pasta
Pasta is a dish served around the world, with most countries giving their own twist on it. However, we all know that Italians do it best. Italians tend to produce some of the best wines too, that’s why the best non-alcoholic drinks that go with pasta are non-alcoholic wines, depending on your taste and the dish, either red, white or sparkling.
1) Creamy pasta and Ariel Chardonnay or Princess Alternativa 0.0
More often than not, pasta has a creamy sauce, which complements non-alcoholic white wines such as Ariel Chardonnay or sparkling wines such as Princess Alternativa 0.0. This is due to the light, crisp nature of these drinks pairing perfectly with the smooth, creamy texture of the pasta sauce.
2) Meaty Pasta and Mood Fossile Fiorentino or Domaine De La Prade
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If your pasta has meat in it, often a non-alcoholic red wine will be the perfect pairing due to the traditional pairing of meat and red wine, which is no different if it’s a meat-based pasta. We recommend Mood Fossile Fiorentino or Domaine De La Prade as the perfect accompaniments.
If you’re looking for the perfect alcohol free pairing for specifics such as spaghetti, we say it’s best to do your research based on the sauce. The best non-alcoholic drinks that go with red, meaty spaghetti dishes, just like your favourite bolognese, are alcohol-free red wines.
If your sauce is cream based, similarly to a carbonara or lasagna, a nice alcohol-free white wine could be the perfect partner. We recommend an alcohol-free Pinot Grigio or Pinot Bianco. If pesto pasta is more your thing, go for something acidic that can cut through the oil, like a hoppy alcohol-free pale ale.
This dish works with almost all drinks depending on your taste so most alcohol free white wines and alcohol free red wine could work.
If you’re not a fan of wine but love your pasta, there's plenty of alternatives. A non-alcoholic negroni sbagliato will go perfect with pasta as the fizzy and bitter taste will complement the smooth pasta flavours.
Other bitter cocktails will also have the same effect such as non-alcoholic margaritas and alcohol-free gin and tonics.
If you want to leave the alcoholic taste behind then simple things such as sparkling water, lemonade and coke are also perfect non-alcoholic drinks to pair with pasta for the same reason as the cocktails.
Non alcoholic drinks that go with spaghetti & lasagna
If you’re looking for the perfect alcohol free pairing for specifics such as spaghetti, we say it’s best to do your research based on the sauce. The best non-alcoholic drinks that go with red, meaty spaghetti dishes, just like your favourite bolognese, are alcohol-free red wines.
If your sauce is cream based, similarly to a carbonara or lasagna, a nice alcohol-free white wine could be the perfect partner.
Non alcoholic drinks that go well with Pizza
Pizza, similarly to pasta, is a classic Italian dish that is often served with a beer or white wine. But what if you want alcohol-free?
Luckily, there are plenty of great alternatives to subsidise these two styles nowadays, that is why the best non-alcoholic drinks that go well with pizza are alcohol-free versions of beer or wine as there are great options, especially here at Zero Zilch Zip.
Pizza and beer go hand in hand, the way they complement each other is arguably better than any other food and drink combination. This goes the same for pizza and non-alcoholic beer, especially if it’s a top quality version, just like the ones we sell here, all chosen by our Zerologists.
1) Pizza and Nirvana Hoppy Pale Ale or Days Pale Ale
Why not try the Nirvana Hoppy Pale Ale? Its hoppy flavours complement the pizza dough and perfectly balance the sweetness of the sauces. The same goes for Days Pale Ale, which again complements the bread and sauce perfectly, this time with a slightly fruitier tone that goes very well with most vegetable toppings.
2) Pizza and DC Sauvignon blanc
Similarly to white wine, alcohol-free white wine complements pizza just as well as beer. This is due to the crisp, fresh taste surrounding alcohol-free white wine cutting through the creamy, sweet taste surrounding pizza, especially cheesy pizzas.
If you want an alcohol-free white wine for your next pizza, try DC Sauvignon blanc, a fresh, acidic wine that’s very low in calories so you won’t feel guilty about the pizza!
Fizzy drink
How about trying a fizzy drink if the taste of alcohol isn't up your street? Drinks such as lemonade, sparkling water or virtually any soda could complement the creamy, cheesy taste associated with Pizza.
Head to our Zerology zone for more alcohol-free insights and recipes for your next non-alcoholic adventure.
