5 Global Summer Snacks And Their Cocktail Roommates
The various types of snacks, appetisers, finger food, fried food, and bite-sized nibbles, along with charcuterie boards and spreads, are available all around the world, featuring unique tastes and textures. Drinks with a dish are a common presentation, as one can serve both while complementing the flavours, making the whole spread more memorable. These can be done as a snack or as a main course totally, depending on which part a host wants to serve the pair.
Different types of snacks are eaten in between the courses, and most of the guests prefer to enjoy appetisers as a way to make the meal last longer, preparing one for the main course afterwards. Get to know about the most popular snacks all over the world and the best cocktail pairings one can have without any second thoughts!
5 Ever-Popular Snack And Cocktail Pairings To Explore
Corn Salt And Pepper And Mojito Cocktail
A fan favourite for its peppery punch and soft-inside crunch, corn salt & pepper is light, crisp and incredibly snackable. It is filling and simple to adjust the amount of spice depending on your preference.
Pro Tip: Shallow-fry the frozen corn till golden after patting it dry. For optimal flavour absorption, add salt, green chilli, and cracked pepper while it's still sizzling.
The lime adds enough acidity to counterbalance the oil and spice, making it minty and fizzy.
Find Out How To Make It:
- You need to add 10 ml of lime juice, 10 ml of sugar syrup, and 10 mint leaves that should be muddled.
- Pour crushed ice halfway into the glass.
- Pour in 30 ml of soda water, add 15 ml of white rum, and mix gently.
- Add a lime wheel and a mint sprig as a garnish.
Frosty Cupcake And Old Fashioned
The sugary star of dessert plates are frosted cupcakes. When served fresh from the refrigerator, the thick icing—classic chocolate or vanilla—meets the soft sponge with a subtle note of chill. People are drawn to that creamy sweetness, particularly when the cake is moist and the icing is thick.
Pro Tip: To give the icing that cool, silky texture and better keep its shape, freeze it for ten minutes before piping.
The stark yet charming contrast from the classic cocktail makes the combo even better. The rich Scotch flavour counterbalances the cupcake's sugar rush, which is mellowed with sugar and orange.
Find Out How To Make It:
- In a cold rocks glass, muddle one sugar cube, 2 ml of bitters, and 10 ml of water.
- Pour 15 ml of whisky over the ice and mix until just chilled.
- Next, you can add a twist of orange peel as a garnish.
Cheese Variants And Strawberry Rum Cocktail
Brie, cheddar, gouda, and feta all add something unique to cheese boards, making them the most versatile snack. You can make it crumbly, creamy, soft, or salty. Everyone loves cheese for its richness, making it a sociable snack for grazing and slow bites.
Pro Tip: Before serving, let the cheese remain at room temperature for 20 minutes. The tastes get robust as they get softer.
The strawberry rum cocktail cuts through that salt and fat. Its berry flavour, sweetness, and subtle rum make the combo perfect with each drink.
Find Out How to Make It:
- Firstly, add 10 ml of sugar syrup to two ripe strawberries and muddle.
- Pour in 15 ml of lime juice and 15 ml of white rum.
- Pour through a strainer into a chilled coupe glass after shaking with ice. Add a mint leaf or a half strawberry as a garnish.
Nachos And Salsa With Strawberry Daiquiri
Salsa and nachos are game night staples worldwide. The salsa is spicy and juicy with fresh tomato, onion, and lime, while the chips are salty, crunchy, and coated with spice. It's ideal for parties because it's crunchy, tangy, and always amusing to share.
Pro Tip: For added contrast, serve the salsa cold and bake the tortilla chips until golden.
The strawberry daiquiri's sweetness and velvetiness counterbalance the chips' salt and tomatoes' sharpness. Every sip serves fruity notes in the dessert drink.
Find Out How to Make It:
- Mix 15 ml of white rum, 15 ml of lime juice, 10 ml of sugar syrup, crushed ice, and three strawberries.
- Pour into a glass with a stem after blending until smooth.
- Add a lime wedge or a strawberry as a garnish.
Deviled Eggs And Whisky Sour
For such a mild delicacy, deviled eggs are unexpectedly robust, creamy, and acidic. Their yolk-mayo filling is smooth and spicy with paprika or mustard. They are ideal for parties when finger food needs to be visually appealing but still manageable when served cold.
Pro Tip: Fill the eggs with a piping bag; it will look cleaner and retain its structure better when cold.
The citrussy acidity of the whisky sour cocktail perfectly balances the creamy filling. It's a little sour and has just enough zing to balance the hearty richness of the eggs.
Find Out How to Make It:
- Firstly, 10 ml of sugar syrup, 15 ml of lemon juice, and 15 ml of whisky should all be shaken.
- Shake again after adding a dab of egg white if you prefer foam.
- Pour into a glass made of rocks.
- Add a maraschino cherry or a lemon wheel as a garnish.
Summing Up…
Sour needs sweet to balance, sweet needs acid to stay pungent, and bitter benefits from either richness or sugar to soften the edge. Pair robust with mild and avoid doubling down on one note. Matching contrasting flavours creates balance, while pairing similar ones needs texture or spice for equilibrium.
Also Read: Craving Fresh Summer Snacks? 5 Best Garden To Table Seasonal Dishes
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