Salbutes
Puffed fried tortillas
Best wine varietals
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, crisp acidity complements the fried, savory nature of Salbutes.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of the dish.
Grenache Rosé
Grenache Rosé offers bright fruit and freshness that pairs well with the spices.
Albariño
Albariño's citrus and minerality enhance the flavors without overpowering them.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt — classic tequila-lime profile cuts fried fat; bright, cleansing
Highball • Medium • 10 min
sweet/heat/acid/bubbles — pineapple and jalapeño play with crunch and salsa-like heat
Highball Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — lime and grenadine add brightness and sweet contrast to fried tortilla
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Medium • 15 min
acid, bubbles — grapefruit lift and soda cleanse fried richness; great for sharing with salty/tangy toppings
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid/bubbles — tequila + jalapeño + soda refreshes and cuts oil; good kick
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid — jalapeño-forward spicy, matches savory/salty edges of salbutes
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal, acid, bubbles — mint and lime refresh greasy, fried texture and add herbal contrast
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/bitter — mezcal’s smoke complements char and adds savory depth
Coupe • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet — bright citrus tang to cut oil and highlight toppings; simple, balanced pairing
Highball • Medium • 5 min
sweet/acid — fruity orange sweetness softens fried dough; easy, crowd-pleasing