Sweet Chili Wings

Ethnic Palate: Southern American, Creole Pairing: Amber Ale, Cabernet Sauvignon Historic Description: Cajun seasoning originates from Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cultures, blending paprika, garlic, and pepper. The dry rub version became a favorite in Southern barbecue joints and wing spots If you like this, you may also like: Blackened Cajun, Cajun Ranch

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: Chinese, Pan-Asian Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling Historic Description: Szechuan sauce originates from the Sichuan province of China, known for its use of Sichuan peppercorns that create a unique numbing-spicy sensation. This sauce has become popular in fusion and Asian-inspired wing restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Gochujang, Asian Garlic