Asian Zing Wings

Ethnic Palate: Mexican, American Pairing: Stout, Zinfandel Historic Description: Chipotle peppers are smoked and dried jalapeños, traditionally used in Mexican cuisine. Chipotle BBQ blends smoky Mexican flavors with American barbecue, becoming a hit in Mexican-American fusion restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Smokey Chipotle, Honey Chipotle

Ethnic Palate: American Pairing: Pale Ale, Riesling Historic Description: Originating in Buffalo, New York, in the 1960s, Buffalo sauce became a staple of American wings. It was first created at the Anchor Bar when the owner fried leftover chicken wings and tossed them in a mixture of butter and hot sauce. Buffalo Mild is a toned-down version of the classic hot sauce, mostly found in American sports bars and wing joints. If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Buffalo Ranch.

Ethnic Palate: Mediterranean, Central European Pairing: Lager, Sauvignon Blanc Historic Description: Paprika is a key spice in Central European and Mediterranean cuisines, particularly in Hungarian and Spanish cooking. As a dry rub, paprika adds a smoky, earthy flavor to wings, often found in Mediterranean or gourmet wing restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Blackened Cajun, Lemon Pepper.