Delicious Crispy Potato Snacks To Savour Alongside Classic Cocktails
The mildly starchy character of potatoes are a great canvas to highlight a wide variety of textures and flavours. Their appeal as a popular bar snack extends beyond crispy fries and extends to hearty options with multiple toppings. Based on how they are processed, crispy potatoes differ in variety and taste globally – thus becoming a great option to pair with cocktail classics.
Truffle Parmesan Fries-Dirty Martini Cocktail
The umami-forward flavour of truffle combined with salty parmesan cheese shavings over French fries are complementary to the briny notes of a dirty martini cocktail. The savoury profile of the pairing is further enhanced when the snack is served alongside a creamy garlic aioli or truffle mayonnaise for dipping. Alternatively, a generous dusting of truffle powder on the fries and a pinch over the cocktail would work like a charm – bringing sophisticated refinement to a gathering.
Spiced Potato Wedges-Margarita Cocktail
The lime zest in a classic margarita has a prominent citrus profile which is mellowed by a serving of seasoned potato wedges. Think thick-cut potatoes, deep-fried and tossed in a homemade spice blend – echoing the savoury flavours of the salt rim of the cocktail. For an extra spicy depth of flavour, opt for a tajin rim on the cocktail or dust the wedges with a chilli-lime salt to make the pairing cohesive.
Potato Croquettes-Prosecco
Cheese-loaded, creamy-inside-crispy-outside croquettes are a multi-faceted snack which can be made in vegetarian and non-vegetarian renditions. The richness of these bite-sized pellets play off of the fizzy bubbles from the sparkling wine – which doubles up as a palate cleanser between bites. Upgrade the gourmet factor of the croquette by adding some gruyere cheese, exotic herbs like tarragon or even a whipped savoury mousse in the centre.
Bacon-Cheddar Potato Skins-Old Fashioned Cocktail
If you plan on making mashed potatoes for a main course, repurpose potato skins by deep frying and loading them with bacon bits, grated cheddar, sour cream and spring onions a la nachos. Smoky notes of the bourbon from the old fashioned cocktail offset the meat-loaded morsels of crunchy potato skins, and mellow the palate with fresh, vegetal flavours from the green onion garnish.
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