Louisiana Hot Sauce
Ethnic Palate: Southern American, Creole
Pairing: Lager, Zinfandel
Historic Description: Louisiana Hot Sauce, first produced in New Iberia, Louisiana, in 1928, is a classic Creole-style hot sauce made from aged peppers. It’s a staple in Southern and Creole cooking, often used on wings in Southern-style restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Texas Pete’s Hot Sauce, Cajun (Dry Rub)
Pairing: Lager, Zinfandel
Historic Description: Louisiana Hot Sauce, first produced in New Iberia, Louisiana, in 1928, is a classic Creole-style hot sauce made from aged peppers. It’s a staple in Southern and Creole cooking, often used on wings in Southern-style restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Texas Pete’s Hot Sauce, Cajun (Dry Rub)
Mango Habanero
Ethnic Palate: Caribbean, Latin American
Pairing: IPA, Moscato
Historic Description: Mango Habanero combines tropical flavors with habanero heat, reflecting the culinary traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America. This sauce has become popular in U.S. wing chains for its sweet-heat combination
If you like this, you may also like: Peach Habanero, Pineapple Habanero
Pairing: IPA, Moscato
Historic Description: Mango Habanero combines tropical flavors with habanero heat, reflecting the culinary traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America. This sauce has become popular in U.S. wing chains for its sweet-heat combination
If you like this, you may also like: Peach Habanero, Pineapple Habanero
Maple Bacon
Ethnic Palate: Canadian, American
Pairing: Brown Ale, Whiskey
Historic Description: Maple syrup, a Canadian staple, combined with bacon reflects a blend of sweet and savory flavors. This sauce became popular in both Canadian and American diners, particularly in brunch spots
If you like this, you may also like: Maple Dijon, Honey BBQ
Pairing: Brown Ale, Whiskey
Historic Description: Maple syrup, a Canadian staple, combined with bacon reflects a blend of sweet and savory flavors. This sauce became popular in both Canadian and American diners, particularly in brunch spots
If you like this, you may also like: Maple Dijon, Honey BBQ
Maple Dijon
Ethnic Palate: Canadian, French
Pairing: Brown Ale, Pinot Grigio
Historic Description: A combination of Canadian maple syrup and French Dijon mustard, this sauce brings together sweet and tangy flavors. It’s often found in Canadian and French-inspired restaurants, particularly in gourmet wing establishments
If you like this, you may also like: Honey Mustard, Maple Bacon
Pairing: Brown Ale, Pinot Grigio
Historic Description: A combination of Canadian maple syrup and French Dijon mustard, this sauce brings together sweet and tangy flavors. It’s often found in Canadian and French-inspired restaurants, particularly in gourmet wing establishments
If you like this, you may also like: Honey Mustard, Maple Bacon
Maple Sriracha
Ethnic Palate: Canadian, American
Pairing: IPA, Riesling
Historic Description: Maple syrup, a Canadian staple, pairs with the bold heat of Sriracha in this sauce that reflects a fusion of North American and Southeast Asian flavors. Popular in fusion restaurants and trendy eateries, this sauce adds sweet heat to wings
If you like this, you may also like: Honey Sriracha, Spicy Maple Bacon
Pairing: IPA, Riesling
Historic Description: Maple syrup, a Canadian staple, pairs with the bold heat of Sriracha in this sauce that reflects a fusion of North American and Southeast Asian flavors. Popular in fusion restaurants and trendy eateries, this sauce adds sweet heat to wings
If you like this, you may also like: Honey Sriracha, Spicy Maple Bacon
Mild BBQ
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Amber Ale, Merlot
Historic Description: A sweeter, less spicy version of BBQ sauce, Mild BBQ is perfect for those who prefer rich smoky flavors without the heat. It has its roots in traditional American BBQ, especially in Southern states like Texas and North Carolina
If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Smokey BBQ
Pairing: Amber Ale, Merlot
Historic Description: A sweeter, less spicy version of BBQ sauce, Mild BBQ is perfect for those who prefer rich smoky flavors without the heat. It has its roots in traditional American BBQ, especially in Southern states like Texas and North Carolina
If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Smokey BBQ
Miso Honey
Ethnic Palate: Japanese, Pan-Asian
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Moscato
Historic Description: Miso, a fermented soybean paste used in Japanese cooking, adds umami depth to this sauce, while honey brings sweetness. Miso Honey sauce is a favorite in Japanese fusion restaurants, offering a perfect balance of savory and sweet
If you like this, you may also like: Teriyaki, Sesame Garlic
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Moscato
Historic Description: Miso, a fermented soybean paste used in Japanese cooking, adds umami depth to this sauce, while honey brings sweetness. Miso Honey sauce is a favorite in Japanese fusion restaurants, offering a perfect balance of savory and sweet
If you like this, you may also like: Teriyaki, Sesame Garlic
Mustard BBQ
Ethnic Palate: Southern American
Pairing: Pale Ale, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Mustard-based BBQ sauce, which originated in South Carolina, offers a tangy, sharp alternative to tomato-based BBQ sauces. It’s a staple in Southern BBQ joints and has made its way to wing restaurants nationwide
If you like this, you may also like: Honey Mustard, Bourbon BBQ
Pairing: Pale Ale, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Mustard-based BBQ sauce, which originated in South Carolina, offers a tangy, sharp alternative to tomato-based BBQ sauces. It’s a staple in Southern BBQ joints and has made its way to wing restaurants nationwide
If you like this, you may also like: Honey Mustard, Bourbon BBQ
Nashville Hot
Ethnic Palate: Southern American
Pairing: Lager, Bourbon
Historic Description: Nashville Hot Chicken is a signature dish of Nashville, Tennessee, originating in the 1930s. The chicken is fried and then dipped in a spicy, cayenne-based oil. This style made its way to wings and became popular in Southern and American wing chains
If you like this, you may also like: Spicy BBQ, Cajun Honey
Pairing: Lager, Bourbon
Historic Description: Nashville Hot Chicken is a signature dish of Nashville, Tennessee, originating in the 1930s. The chicken is fried and then dipped in a spicy, cayenne-based oil. This style made its way to wings and became popular in Southern and American wing chains
If you like this, you may also like: Spicy BBQ, Cajun Honey
Old Bay (Dry Rub)
Ethnic Palate: East Coast American
Pairing: Lager, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: Old Bay seasoning is a staple of Maryland cuisine, originally developed in Baltimore in 1939. While traditionally used in seafood boils, its bold, zesty flavor found a new home in wing rubs along the East Coast
If you like this, you may also like: Salt & Vinegar, Lemon Pepper
Pairing: Lager, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: Old Bay seasoning is a staple of Maryland cuisine, originally developed in Baltimore in 1939. While traditionally used in seafood boils, its bold, zesty flavor found a new home in wing rubs along the East Coast
If you like this, you may also like: Salt & Vinegar, Lemon Pepper
Orange Glaze
Ethnic Palate: Chinese, Southeast Asian
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Orange glaze is commonly found in Chinese-American dishes, such as orange chicken, with a sweet citrus flavor balanced by savory notes. It became popular in U.S. Asian fusion restaurants as a sweet and tangy wing sauce
If you like this, you may also like: Teriyaki, Sweet Chili
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Orange glaze is commonly found in Chinese-American dishes, such as orange chicken, with a sweet citrus flavor balanced by savory notes. It became popular in U.S. Asian fusion restaurants as a sweet and tangy wing sauce
If you like this, you may also like: Teriyaki, Sweet Chili
Paprika Dry Rub
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
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