Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Punt E Mes

Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers Punt e Mes's optimal flavour pairings.

Punt e Mes are defined by the unmistakable flavours of caramel and quinine, but beneath its bitterness lies a complex symphony of subtle flavour notes, such as vanilla, balsam, and gentian root, that give it remarkable depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for Punt e Mes is understanding how these notes harmonise.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how orange's algaline tones ground Punt e Mes, and how mincemeat's cinnamonic notes create a surprising synergy with its warm sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. spice, herbal, and woody) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

The Art of Flavour Pairing

To understand how flavour notes harmonise, we analysed more than 50,000 popular ingredient combinations. By exploring these pairings, we identified specific flavour notes that frequently occur together, indicating they share a harmonious relationship.

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between caramel and cinnamon flavours. Since Punt e Mes has a distinct caramel flavour, try pairing it with the cinnamonic flavours of mincemeat.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Punt e Mes with mincemeat.

Harmonious Flavours Of Punt E Mes

Just as our analysis reveals that caramel and malic flavour notes frequently pair together, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour accents present in Punt e Mes. For instance, the cinchona accents of Punt e Mes are strongly associated with seedy and flint flavours.

The aroma accents complementing the various notes of Punt e Mes can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of orange offers many of the aroma accents complementary to Punt e Mes, including seaweed aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of orange has many of the of the features that are complementary to Punt e Mes, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of orange across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Punt e Mes.

Recipes That Pair Punt E Mes With Orange

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Punt e Mes, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Punt e Mes, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the notes complementary to Punt e Mes.

Harmonies Of Punt E Mes

Punt e Mes offers a range of distinct flavour notes, each with its own set of harmonising partners. Caramel notes pair especially well with ingredients that have the crisp tartness of sour apple and the crisp sweetness of pear. While cinchona tones complement seed notes and flint's sharp minerality. Here, we explore the many flavours that resonate with each note of Punt e Mes, revealing abundant possibilities for creative pairing.

Each Chord Connects Two Harmonising Flavour Notes

What To Drink With Punt E Mes

The malic notes in mondeuse blanche make it a perfect pairing with punt e mes. Likewise, the flint flavours in sauvignon blanc (touraine) create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of punt e mes below.