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Festive Flavours Atutahi Drink Pairing Guide for Christmas

Festive Flavours: Matching Atutahi Drinks to Your Christmas Dinner

The Right Drink Makes a Christmas Dinner Shine

Christmas in Aotearoa has its own special charm. Long summer days, tables loaded with fresh food, and family gathering for prepared meals. Most of us plan the ham glaze, pavlova toppings, and roast veggies . But we often forget one key part of the feast—the drinks.

But not just any drinks. The perfect drink can enhance a dish, cleanse the palate, balance rich tastes, and improve every mouthful.

That’s where Atutahi steps in—New Zealand-made drinks created with native plants like Kawakawa, Kūmarahou, Horopito, and Kanuka. These beverages aren’t your typical sweet sodas—they pack a punch of flavor, draw inspiration from nature, and strike a nice balance making them great companions for Christmas meals.

If you want to jazz up your holiday table, wow your guests, and add a Kiwi touch to your festivities, this guide covers all the bases.

Why Atutahi Drinks Should Be Part of Your Christmas Spread

What sets Atutahi drinks apart is their use of native botanicals with a long history. These drinks offer complex flavors that refresh and complement food well—they’re more than just something to sip on.

For your Christmas feast, whether you’re sticking to the classics like glazed ham and pavlova or going for lighter options like seafood and salads, there’s an Atutahi drink to match. You can try the zesty Kawakawa Lemon Lime, the fresh and herbal Kūmarahou Lemon Lime, or the rich berry flavors of Horopito Blackcurrant Boysenberry.

For families watching their sugar intake or visitors who like lighter choices, you can pick from Atutahi’s Sugar-Free Range.

Want something savory to go with your feast? Atutahi makes artisan chutneys too—including • Horopito Tomato Chutney • Kanuka Beetroot Chutney

These chutneys give more flavor to meats, cheeses, and grazing platters.

When you mix lively drinks and tasty chutneys, your Christmas table becomes more fun, colorful, and shows off local products.

The Ultimate Drink Pairing Guide for Your Holiday Meals

Now the fun part starts—pairing Atutahi’s natural drinks with your Christmas meals. This guide offers easy enjoyable combinations for everyone regardless of how you cook.

1. Glazed Ham with Kawakawa Lemon Lime

Glazed ham tastes sweet, rich, and has lots of holiday spices. You need something bright and refreshing to balance that richness.

The Kawakawa Lemon Lime drink gives a citrus kick with a subtle herbal hint from kawakawa. It cleanses your mouth making each bite taste new again. The slight fizz also enhances the ham’s sweetness without overwhelming it.

If you want a lighter drink with less sugar, give the Sugar-Free Kawakawa Lemon Lime a shot.

2. Christmas Seafood Platters with Kūmarahou Lemon Lime

Seafood stands as a Christmas staple in New Zealand—prawns, oysters, kina, mussels, and cold-smoked salmon. These salty subtle tastes pop when paired with something crisp and clean.

Kūmarahou Lemon Lime provides a soft citrus taste with the mild herbal quality of kūmarahou. It refreshes without overpowering and goes well with seafood. Its light botanical finish brings out the ocean flavors instead of hiding them.

Got guests watching their sugar intake? Team it up with the Sugar-Free Kūmarahou Lemon Lime.

3. Roasted Vegetables & Summer Salads with Mixed Atutahi Flavors

Christmas veggies and salads often combine herbs, oils, and sweet notes. Instead of picking one drink why not give guests a few options?

The Atutahi Mixed Pack lets people find their own favorite pairings. The citrus drinks make roasted kumara or pumpkin dishes taste brighter, while the berry drink adds richness to green salads with fruit or nuts.

You can also get a Mixed Sugar-Free Pack.

4. Roast Chicken or Turkey with Kawakawa Lemon Lime

Poultry can taste light yet flavorful, based on how you season it. Kawakawa adds a mild peppery taste that goes well with herbs like thyme, sage, or rosemary, which people often use in Christmas roasts.

The lemon-lime taste cuts through the rich fat while boosting the natural flavor of the chicken or turkey.

5. Christmas Cheese Boards with Horopito Blackcurrant Boysenberry

Cheese boards are a must-have at Christmas, and berry flavors go great with most cheeses—brie aged cheddar, and blue cheese.

The Horopito Blackcurrant Boysenberry drink combines deep berry sweetness with warm earthy horopito notes. It resembles a fruit compote in liquid form—thick, smooth, and ideal with crackers and cheese.

To enjoy a less intense flavor, the Sugar-Free Berry Flavour serves as a great alternative.

6. Christmas Pavlova with Any Atutahi Drink

Pavlova offers a sweet light texture and comes topped with fresh fruit. Atutahi drinks enhance rather than overpower the dessert. Citrus drinks heighten the sweetness, while berry drinks mirror the fruit toppings.

A selection of chilled drinks creates a festive vibrant table that captures the essence of summer in both appearance and taste.

Bonus: Put Chutneys on Your Savory Feast

Remember to boost your meats and platters with Atutahi’s natural chutneys:

These chutneys make your Christmas dishes taste fuller, brighter, and more complex.

Create a Memorable Christmas Feast with Atutahi

Picture your Christmas table bursting with colors, tastes, and beverages that do more than just quench thirst—they make the food even better. Think about giving your guests something special one-of-a-kind, and made right here in New Zealand.

Atutahi drinks and chutneys help turn your meal into an unforgettable experience. They’re made with love steeped in tradition, and just right for giving as gifts, sharing with friends, or savoring on a hot summer afternoon.

To get your holiday pantry ready:

This holiday season, fill your home with natural goodness. Buy Atutahi now and add real Kiwi flavor to your Christmas dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What drinks go well with a Christmas meal?

Beverages that have a balance of tastes—like citrus, berry, or herb notes—go with Christmas dinners. Atutahi’s Kawakawa, Kūmarahou, and Horopito drinks match ham, seafood, roasts, and sweets.

What drink goes well with roast ham?

Drinks based on citrus such as Kawakawa Lemon Lime help to slice through the fat of glazed ham and clean the taste buds.

What drinks go with seafood at Christmas?

Light crisp drinks match seafood best. Kūmarahou Lemon Lime works great for prawns, mussels, oysters, and smoked fish.

What should I serve with Christmas dessert?

Drinks with berry or citrus flavors have a light sweetness that goes well with pavlova, trifles, and fresh fruit. Atutahi’s mixed pack works great for dessert tables.

Are low-sugar drinks good for holiday meals?

Yes, low-sugar drinks give you the same refreshing taste without making you feel heavy like sugary soft drinks do. Atutahi sells sugar-free options for all their flavors.