Classic Martini
Vodka & gin
Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.
Works with Fried Chicken Wings · Coal Fried Chicken Wings With Olive Oil, Rosemary And Carmelized Onions
Gin & Tonic
Vodka & gin
Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.
Why it works
Hard carbonation and citrus scrub frying oil off the palate between bites.
Works with Fried Chicken Wings · Coal Fried Chicken Wings With Olive Oil, Rosemary And Carmelized Onions
Mojito
Tropical & tiki
White rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda. Cuban summer in a glass.
Why it works
Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.
Works with Fried Chicken Wings · Coal Fried Chicken Wings With Olive Oil, Rosemary And Carmelized Onions
Moscow Mule
Vodka & gin
Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.
Why it works
Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.
Works with Fried Chicken Wings · Coal Fried Chicken Wings With Olive Oil, Rosemary And Carmelized Onions
Old Fashioned
Bourbon & American whiskey
Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.
Works with Fried Chicken Wings · Coal Fried Chicken Wings With Olive Oil, Rosemary And Carmelized Onions
Paloma
Highball & long drinks
Tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, salt, soda. The taco-day default.
Why it works
Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.
Works with Fried Chicken Wings · Coal Fried Chicken Wings With Olive Oil, Rosemary And Carmelized Onions
Tom Collins
Highball & long drinks
Gin, lemon, sugar, soda. The original summer cooler.
Why it works
Hard carbonation and citrus scrub frying oil off the palate between bites.
Works with Fried Chicken Wings · Coal Fried Chicken Wings With Olive Oil, Rosemary And Carmelized Onions
Whiskey Sour
Shaken sours
Bourbon, fresh lemon, sugar, optional egg-white foam.
Why it works
Carbonation and a touch of sweetness tame chile heat; citrus sour balances cooling-ranch dip.
Works with Fried Chicken Wings · Coal Fried Chicken Wings With Olive Oil, Rosemary And Carmelized Onions