Greetings, Larkies!
Whether you’re doing a lot of summer hosting, looking for something fun to bring to the next cookout, or just trying to figure out what snack situation goes with your favorite sip—we got you.
Fun with flavors isn’t just in our wheelhouse. It is our wheelhouse. So here’s a little pairing playbook: some of our favorite food matches, with both make-at-home and takeout options. Because sometimes cooking is just… not happening.
Reading these recipes and already mentally tapping out? (Same. Sometimes.)
Luckily, the internet is a glorious place. There’s a video for everything... plus substitution tips and enough comment section drama to keep you entertained for hours.
💧 Citra Sparkling Water
Sparkly. Citrusy. Basically the overachiever of refreshment.
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🏠 Make-at-home: Cucumber + avocado summer rolls with mint and peanut sauce
Cool, crisp, and extremely snackable. Like edible air-conditioning. -
🥡 Takeout: Vietnamese bánh mì with grilled tofu or chicken
Citra’s citrus pop is the perfect foil for pickled veg and savory fillings.
🍊 The Hoplemousse One
Zingy grapefruit meets juicy hops. Hello, summer in a can.
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🏠 Make-at-home: Arugula + goat cheese salad with grapefruit and toasted walnuts
Sharp, tangy, and refreshingly not your sad desk salad. -
🥡 Takeout: Spicy tuna roll
A zippy grapefruit hop bomb is exactly what your spicy mayo moment needed. It’s giving balance and flair.
💤 The Calm One
The chillest can in the fridge. Smells like a nap in a meadow.
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🏠 Make-at-home: Lavender sugar cookies (or shortbread if you’re feeling fancy)
Delicate, floral, and sweet with just enough crunch to make you feel fancy. -
🥡 Takeout: Açaí bowl
Floral + fruity = peak wellness vibes. Bonus points for enjoying in your fave comfy clothes.
🌿 The Green Tea One
Smooth, earthy, and always down to balance things out.
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🏠 Make-at-home: Veggie stir-fry with sesame, ginger, and garlic
Satisfying, savory, and balanced by the green tea’s smooth edge. -
🥡 Takeout: Crispy veggie gyoza
Ginger + garlic + green tea = yes.
🥭 The Just Ripe One (Mango Green Tea)
Fruity, tropical, and a little extra in the best way.
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🏠 Make-at-home: Jerk chicken with mango salsa and coconut rice
Sweet, spicy, bright. Like a beach vacation with grill marks. -
🥡 Takeout: Thai yellow curry with chicken or tofu
Tropical meets creamy… do we actually need to explain mango and coconut, do we?
🍬0.0 Hop Sour
Tart, tangy, and refreshingly bold.
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🏠 Make-at-home: Crispy tofu salad with arugula, citrus vinaigrette, and toasted pistachios
A zippy, crunchy situation that lets the tartness shine without competing. -
🥡 Takeout: Fried chicken sandwich with slaw and pickles
Hop Sour slices through the richness and makes the pickles pop. A+ chaos.
🍕 The Really, Really Hoppy One (0.0) or The Really Hoppy One
Herbal, bold, and ready to crash pizza night (or that low-key night in)
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🏠 Make-at-home: Spaghetti with red sauce and parmesan
Tomato, garlic, and herbs love a bold companion. -
🥡 Takeout: Margherita pizza with fresh basil
Hops + basil = a surprisingly perfect pairing.
Have a favorite food pairing of your own? Let us know—we’d love to hear it.
All this talk about food has made me very hungry. I’m out!