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Food Pairing
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othing says fun like sippin’ a cold drink while flippin’ barbequed goodies and hangin’ outdoors with your friends. Although a cold beer is usually the BBQ drink of choice, Chilled is lovin’ these delicious flavor pairings.
The BourBon-Que
Since bourbon is aged in charred oak barrels the flavor is a perfect match for many barbecue sauces. Its’ sweetness tastes great with glazed ribs, pulled pork and chicken wings. Sip, don’t shoot, Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey, or Woodford Reserve to savor the flavors and enjoy the perfect taste combo.
BoTTle of red
Red meat and red wine are a food pairing no-brainer. Reds that are higher in tannins such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Shiraz are best since they give the mouth a drying sensation and have a robust fruity flavor. If you’re grilling up marinated red meat serve some Woop Woop Shiraz, Alamos Malbec, or Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon.
Grilling has come a long way from burgers and dogs paired with some beers. For the ultimate barbeque adventure, add barbequed fruit or veggies to a classic cocktail to give it a smoky taste. Grill oranges and add to vodka, grill pineapples and add to rum, grill lime and add to gin.
lighTen up
Although rums and dark spirits are excellent in summer cocktail recipes, white spirits are crisp, light and pair well with the BBQ. Try pairing grilled salmon, veggies and grilled fruit (yes fruit) with flavored vodka, like Three Olives Pomegranate, or Absolute Wild Tea. Also pair grilled lemon chicken with Bombay Gin. Zesty.
