Chicken Wings
Spicy or sauced wings
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the richness and spice of wings.
Rose
Rose pairs well with spicy and tangy flavors, balancing heat and richness.
Riesling
Riesling's sweetness and acidity complement spicy, smoky chicken wings.
Barbera
Barbera's bright acidity and fruitiness match well with bold wing flavors.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — bright citrus and effervescence cut fat and balance spicy/sauced wings
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt — classic tequila-lime-salt combo offsets richness and complements heat
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — lime and sparkling water refresh palate and tame heat/fat
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/heat/bubbles — ginger spice and lime cut fat and match heat
Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet — bright citrus and tropical sweetness balance heat and sticky sauce
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid — smoky whiskey adds depth with citrus to match BBQ or charred wings
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid — jalapeño spice amplifies heat; lime and orange liqueur balance savory wings (for adventurous pairings)
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/spice — ginger bite and herbal Jäger lift spicy wings and refresh the palate
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/bubbles — fruity tropical notes refresh and tame spice
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — tangy lemon cut through fat and sweet counterpoints spicy sauces
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/acid — strawberry and lemonade refresh, cleanses palate between bites