Traditionally, many consider soda the go-to drink for pizza, but those with a penchant for juice understand that the appropriate juice choice can significantly uplift the pizza-eating experience. At Crust & Hearth Pizzeria, collaborating with local connoisseurs, we've developed suggestions for juice pairings that ideally suit our menu offerings. No matter if you're savoring our dishes on-site or at home, these curated suggestions will guide you to the ultimate juice complement for your chosen style of pizza.
Pure Margherita: Tomato Basil Blend or Pomegranate Fusion
A classic Margherita pizza, with its pristine ingredients—fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil—warrants a juice selection that doesn't overwhelm the subtle flavors. Crafting a homemade tomato basil blend offers a lively tartness that echoes the tomato while asserting enough character to balance the cheese's creaminess. On the other hand, a delicate pomegranate fusion introduces fine notes of red berries, enhancing the tomatoes' sweetness and marrying well with the basil's green profile.
Our favoured pairing: The combination of our signature Margherita with our exclusive Tomato Basil Refresher, or for a hint of sweetness, our community-supported Pomegranate Blueberry Fusion is delightful.
Hearty Pepperoni and Meats Deluxe: Spiced Cherry or Blackcurrant
Pizzas laden with flavorful cured meats such as pepperoni, sausage, or prosciutto clamor for juices with substantial depth and a hint of spice to match their full-bodied taste. A spiced cherry juice, characterized by its sweet, concentrated fruitiness with a spicy twist, confidently contrasts the meats' saltiness and zest. Blackcurrant juice is an appealing alternate, delivering deep dark fruit impressions with a satisfying tart edge that slices through the meats' lavishness.
Our preferred pairing: Patrons particularly favor our very own Spiced Cherry Tonic or Organic Blackcurrant Delight when enjoying our sumptuous Meat Feast pizza.
Exquisite Mushroom and Truffle: Beetroot or Forest Berry
The deep, savor-rich tastes of mushrooms and truffles are a match for juices that bring forth similar characteristics. Beetroot juice, with its subtle earth tones, perfectly complements the mushroomy notes, while its innate sweetness offsets the hearty flavors. Equally suitable is a forest berry mix, with its layered berry undertones that act as a counterpoint to the earthiness of the toppings.
Our recommended pairing: Our celebrated Wild Mushroom pizza is a match made in culinary heaven with our undiluted Beetroot Extract or our Wild Forest Berry Fusion.
Seafood Masterpiece: Zesty Citrus or Sea Buckthorn
Pizzas adorned with delicacies from the sea, such as prawns or clams, are best paired with bracing juices that possess mineral-like essences. A zesty citrus combination offers a refreshing aura that heightens the inherent charms of the seafood, while its perky zest provides a light touch to the blend. Sea buckthorn juice is another superlative pick, with its vivid acidity, luscious tropical hints, and fine tartness that's careful not to overshadow seafood's subtle flavors.
Our recommended pairing: Our sublime Mediterranean Seafood pizza pairs exceptionally with our spirited Citrus Splash or Organic Sea Buckthorn Syrup.
Plant-based Extravaganza: Green Cleanse or Cucumber Melon
Pizzas topped with a colorful array of vegetables welcome the accompaniment of adaptable, herb-inflected juices. A green cleansing tonic, mingling spinach, celery, and apple, brings forth and amplifies the distinctive flavors of bell peppers, artichokes, and other plant toppings. Meanwhile, a cucumber melon blend suggests discreet coolness and a renascence of lightness tailored to companion the different vegetable textures nimbly without being overpowering.
Our recommended pairing: Our Plant Delight pizza achieves a delightful equilibrium with our Daily Vitality Green Cleanse or our Cooling Cucumber Melon Elixir.
Quadruple Cheese Delight: Silky Almond or Effervescent Apple
The opulence of a pizza laden with a quartet of cheeses suggests a choice of a harmonious or contrasting beverage. A silky almond drink, with its congenial nutty essence, accentuates like qualities within the cheese amalgamation. Alternatively, an effervescent apple juice, bright with bubbles and tartness, neatly slices through the creamy heft, its fruity spirit acting as a congenial foil to the savory cheese blend.
Our recommended pairing: Our Quattro Formaggio pizza integrates splendidly with either a Vanilla Almond Drink or Sparkling Apple Fusion.
Fiery Specialties: Creamy Mango or Ginger Turmeric
For pizzas adorned with chili, spicy sausage, or fiery glazes, refreshments that are either creamy or warmly spiced are welcome respites. A creamy mango lassi soothes the taste buds, its milkiness offering a gentle interlude between bites. A Ginger Turmeric draft, simultaneously able to take on the spiciness and offering an alluring flavor contrast alongside healthful benefits, stands tall.
Our recommended pairing: Our fiercely tantalizing Spicy Diavola pizza finds its soothing counterpart in our Handcrafted Mango Lassi or our invigorating Ginger Turmeric Potion.
Sweet Encounters: Berry Blend or Chocolate Almond
For the bold ones willing to indulge in our Nutella and fruit dessert pizzas, sweet drinks are a necessity. A smooth blend of mixed berries complements the fruit-laden dessert pizzas, whereas chocolate almond milk is a heavenly partner for chocolate-hazelnut influenced toppings. The secret lies in selecting a beverage that possesses an equal or greater sweetness than the dessert itself.
Our recommended pairing: Our Nutella and Strawberry Dessert Pizza pairs divinely with a luscious Triple Berry Smoothie or our Luxurious Dark Chocolate Almond Beverage.
Guidance on Pizza and Juice Combination
- Focus on the pizza's prominent flavors rather than just the type of crust or sauce
- Acidic juices tend to complement tomato-based pizzas, reflecting their inherent tartness
- Bubbly juices are adaptable and suitable for various pizza styles
- Embrace experimentation—as unanticipated pairings often yield the most memorable culinary moments
Here at Crust & Hearth Pizzeria, we've widened our selection of juices to encompass these endorsed pairings. Our gracious staff is always ready to assist in suggesting the optimal juice for your pizza selection. We also propose juice tasting sets that permit the trial of three diverse juices with your meal.
Keep in mind that while these guidelines serve as a reliable compass for suitable pairings, it's your individual preference that takes precedence. The quintessential juice for your pizza is, without a doubt, the one that brings you the most enjoyment while drinking!