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Fruity creations to enhance your grills: the perfect match for your summer barbecues
In summer, barbecues are a warm, generous, and convivial ritual. But this year, think outside the box: Forget plain water or lukewarm beer , and let Alain Milliat fruity drinks invite themselves to your table. Texture, freshness, length in the mouth, sugar-acidity balance ... a well-chosen drink can enhance your dishes.
At Alain Milliat , we believe that the alcohol- free alternative should never be a compromise. Quite the opposite : it reveals flavors, refreshes without masking, and adds depth to every bite. Discover our selection of drinks to accompany your grilled meats with panache , without a drop of alcohol .
Food and non-alcoholic drink pairings: what to drink at a barbecue?
For grilled red meats
Rib of beef with coarse salt, duck breast with honey , grilled lamb with rosemary ... The smoky and powerful flavors of red meats require drinks with character, depth, structure and pleasure. To test with:
- Crimean Black Tomato Juice : fluid , saline and structured, it evokes a light red wine. It prolongs smoky aromas and balances rich meats.
- Red Merlot Grape Juice : round and generous, with notes of black fruits , it enhances grilled lamb skewers with paprika or duck breast.
- Ready-to-Drink – Organic Ginger : its fine bubbles and spicy freshness break down the fat of the meat and add depth.
For grilled fish and shellfish
Coriander -lime dressing, grilled whole fish with fennel, sea bass ceviche ... Seafood products call for fresh drinks, tropical or zested . Pair with :
- Mango Nectar : its velvety texture and exotic notes soften seafood dishes. Serve with grilled prawns or lemon sea bream .
- Organic Passion Lemonade : tangy and tropical, it adds freshness to oily fish like salmon or marinated seafood.
- Ready-to-Drink – Organic Yuzu : its bitterness and freshness give structure to seafood dishes .
For white meats
More delicate , grilled poultry pair better with lemon-flavored drinks, floral , or slightly spicy . To be married with:
- Ready-to-Drink – Organic Passion Fruit : intense and tangy, its fine bubbles and its Exotic freshness enhances marinated chicken.
- Iced Lime and Ginger Infusion ORGANIC : invigorating and thirst-quenching, it adds a light spicy note, perfect for livening up grilled poultry.
- Sauvignon Blanc Grape Juice : elegant, floral and slightly herbaceous.
For grilled vegetables & vegetarian dishes
Grilled eggplant, candied peppers, mint tabbouleh , fennel salad ... For dishes often seasoned with herbs or mild spices, we opt for sweet , floral or subtly fruity. Pair with :
- Organic Peach-Verbena Iced Infusion : floral , sweet and light , it is ideal with vegetables grilled with thyme or lemony hummus.
- Cox's Apple Juice : fresh and fruity, it enhances dishes with mild flavors.
- Ready-to-Drink – Organic Lemon : thirst-quenching and slightly tangy , it structures the plate and goes perfectly with a vegetable tian.
For summer desserts
Red fruits, panna cotta, lemon mousse, shortbread tart… Nectars or fruity drinks are your best allies to enhance the end of the meal. To test with:
- Sengana Strawberry Nectar : intense, natural and lightly stewed, it prolongs the indulgence. Perfect with a strawberry tart or panna cotta.
- Rosé Cabernet Rosé Grape Juice : fruity and floral, reminiscent of a summer rosé. It's ideal with a melon and watermelon salad or a lemon dessert.
- Organic Mango-Passion Fruit Iced Tea : exotic and vegetal , it elegantly rounds off the meal. Pair with a soft coconut cake or homemade sorbet.
Order the perfect drinks for your barbecues
All our Juices, Nectars, Lemonades, Teas, Iced Infusions, and Sparkling Ready-to-Drinks are available on our website, in individual format ( 25 or 33 cl) or to share ( 75 cl or 1 L). Discover the complete collection
