Asian Zing Wings

Ethnic Palate: American, Mexican Pairing: Stout, Zinfandel Historic Description: A unique combination of warm cinnamon and smoky chipotle peppers, this sauce has its roots in Mexican-American fusion cuisine. It offers a sweet-spicy-smoky flavor that’s popular in artisanal wing restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Smokey Chipotle, Chipotle Honey

Ethnic Palate: Caribbean, Latin American Pairing: IPA, Moscato Historic Description: Mango Habanero combines tropical flavors with habanero heat, reflecting the culinary traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America. This sauce has become popular in U.S. wing chains for its sweet-heat combination If you like this, you may also like: Peach Habanero, Pineapple Habanero

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: Thai, Vietnamese Pairing: Pale Ale, Sauvignon Blanc Historic Description: Sriracha, a hot chili sauce originally from Thailand, became wildly popular in the U.S. after it was popularized by Huy Fong Foods in California. It’s now a staple in Asian-fusion dishes and a trendy wing flavor across the U.S. If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Sriracha, Garlic Sriracha.