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: Caribbean, Latin American Pairing: IPA, Moscato Historic Description: This sauce combines tropical pineapple sweetness with habanero's fiery heat, common in Caribbean and Latin American cuisines. It became a popular wing sauce in U.S. restaurants, especially those offering bold, tropical flavors If you like this, you may also like: Mango Habanero, Peach Habanero

Ethnic Palate: Southeast Asian, Thai Pairing: Belgian Ale, Riesling Historic Description: Sweet chili sauce originates from Thailand, where it's often used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and fried dishes. In recent decades, it has gained global popularity, particularly in the U.S. as a wing sauce If you like this, you may also like: Thai Chili, Mango Habanero