Mocktails that pair with

Barbecued Chicken

Across 7 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Apple-Cider Spritz

7 dishes

Citrus & shrubs

Sparkling apple cider, fresh lemon, thyme. Autumnal.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken +3 more Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken · Green Mountain Maple Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken With Vinegar Basting Sauce · Malaysian Style Barbecued Chicken With Asian Salad

Blood Orange Bubble

7 dishes

Citrus & shrubs

Blood orange juice, sparkling water, a hint of cardamom.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken +3 more Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken · Green Mountain Maple Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken With Vinegar Basting Sauce · Malaysian Style Barbecued Chicken With Asian Salad

Chamomile Honey Sour

7 dishes

Tea-based & herbal

Chamomile-honey syrup, lemon, soda. Soft and floral.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

Works with Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken +3 more Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken · Green Mountain Maple Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken With Vinegar Basting Sauce · Malaysian Style Barbecued Chicken With Asian Salad

Elderflower Spritz

7 dishes

Spritzers & fizzes

Elderflower cordial, sparkling water, a squeeze of lime. Floral and clean.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

Works with Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken +3 more Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken · Green Mountain Maple Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken With Vinegar Basting Sauce · Malaysian Style Barbecued Chicken With Asian Salad

Ginger-Lime Spritz

7 dishes

Spritzers & fizzes

Ginger beer, fresh lime, a dash of bitters. The non-alc Moscow Mule.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken +3 more Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken · Green Mountain Maple Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken With Vinegar Basting Sauce · Malaysian Style Barbecued Chicken With Asian Salad

Watermelon-Mint Bowl

7 dishes

Punches & sangrias

Watermelon juice, fresh mint, lime, sparkling water.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken +3 more Barbecued Chicken · Guava Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken Thighs · Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken · Green Mountain Maple Barbecued Chicken · Barbecued Chicken With Vinegar Basting Sauce · Malaysian Style Barbecued Chicken With Asian Salad