Louisiana Hot 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: 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.

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