A Toast to Cheese

Wine may always be cheese's first love, but that doesn't mean it's the only beverage that partners with cheese. Wine brings a lot of flavor to the table, and therefore a lot of options, but the principle of pairing any beverage to cheese is the same: Pick something that complements the flavors found in the cheese, something that either contrasts or matches them. Salty cheese, for example, may be well-paired with something sweet; a sweet cheese may do well with something sour, and so on.

With the virtual explosion of options for quenching your thirst, there's a drink for every cheese and a cheese for every drink. Here are some of our current favorite combos:

TÖST Sparkling White Tea

with Bent River Camembert and dried cranberries

Fentimans Curiosity Cola

with Moon Rabbit Cheddar

Northern Soda Company North Coast Cooler

with Jeffs' Select Gouda and dried pineapple

Waterloo Watermelon-Flavored Sparkling Water

muddled with mint and paired with grilled halloumi

Selection and availability of products vary by market.