If you want to make oysters even more decadent and delicious, pair them with premium beer, wine, and cocktails. Papa Rocco's, located on the beaches of Gulf Shores, AL, wants you to know which happy hour beverages go best with raw, steamed, and baked oysters. Below, they highlight their customers’ favorite pairings.

4 Beverages to Enjoy With Your Oysters

1. Beer

Beer and seafood naturally complement each other. Darker beers with bitter notes, such as porters and stouts, counterbalance the briny taste of raw oysters. However, there’s nothing wrong with an ale or a lager, especially with baked oysters that have a bit of a kick to them.

2. Wine

To make the flavor pop, order a glass of your favorite wine. Champagne is smooth and dry, and  the profile will not overwhelm the natural flavors of your dinner. White wines like chardonnay or pinot grigio will highlight the bright, buttery, and lemony flavor.

3. Bloody Marys 

Sweet, spicy, and tangy Bloody Marys are also perfect to enjoy with dinner. Their tomato juice, hot sauce, and pickled vegetables enhance the flavors of most seafood, especially mollusks. You could even put raw oysters directly into your Bloody Mary to take this cocktail to the next level.

4. Rum Punch

Rum punch and oysters are beloved beachside classics that taste even better together. This sweet and salty combination offers an ideal reprieve after a long day of swimming, body boarding, or relaxing in the hot sun. Ice-cold rum punch is also particularly excellent alongside the warmth of steamed or baked oysters.

The next time you crave oysters, pizza, and happy hour drink specials, head on down to Papa Rocco’s with your friends and family. Their appetizers will please everyone, and a few pizzas will fill up a group after a day at the beach. Visit them online to view their full menu and live music calendar, and call (251) 948-7262 to make a reservation for lunch or dinner.