Let’s face it a well-honed wine pairing probably isn’t top priority on Superbowl night but there’s no reason why you can’t sip something delicious as you’re nervously nibbling your chicken wings (or your nails).
Chicken wings can of course come many different guises – with a honey marinade, classic barbecue, buffalo wings or with this hot and spicy siracha sauce but the common factor is likely to be that they’re spicy, more than a little sweet (and sticky) and maybe crunchy too.
I know chicken wings aren’t likely to be the only food on offer but it’s not like these drinks won’t pair with anything else . . .
Gotta be, really hasn’t it and that doesn’t mean the most tasteless, cheapest brew on the market. A good lager from your local microbrewery – like Meantime if you’re in London.
Pale Ale
- I usually recommend an IPA over a pale ale but if you’re looking for a session beer, a lower alcohol pale ale is probably a better choice on this occasion. And there’s enough flavours going on in the food not to need a massive wallop of hops
Prosecco or – be patriotic!
- An all-American sparkling wine. Possibly not one for the boys but fizz totally hits the spot with crunchy, crispy foods.
Rosé
- OK, it’s not summer but that doesn’t mean you can’t drink rosé – it’s great with party food. Maybe even sparkling rosé. Maybe – gulp! – Even white Zin . . .
Off-dry Riesling
- especially if the wings have an Asian twist
A soft fruity red like a Zinfandel
- which is particularly good with smoky barbecue flavours. I’d keep the alcohol under 14% ABV though. It’s going to be a looooong night …
For a totally off-the-wall pairing for wings check out this brilliant cocktail match I came across in Portland’s Pok Pok.
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BY FIONA BECKETT
***Grabbed from: http://www.matchingfoodandwine.com/news/pairings/what-to-drink-with-chicken-wings-and-your-other-superbowl-snacks/
