Fish Fingers And Cocktails: 5 Pairings That Will Wow Your Guests At A House Party
Whether it is a watch party or a movie night or an evening spent conversing with intimate friends and family, one appetiser which never ceases to impress is a plateful of crispy fish fingers served with a side of chips and tartar sauce. Fish fingers remain an enduring favourite among guests as a dish best served at an informal party or gathering hosted at home. Over time, different variations of fish fingers have come up too, which experiment with myriad flavour profiles that would go well with this fried dish.
And there are a number of different cocktails out there too, which compliment this classic recipe. These are drinks complete with certain citrusy, savoury and tangy elements which counteract some of the more dense and rich notes exuded by the fish fingers. Such cocktails can be paired with different variations of these small bites prepared at a home hosting event to simply wow your guests.
Read on below to know more about some of the fish finger and cocktail pairings that can be brought together when you are organising an informal gathering at home:
Classic Fish Fingers And Cucumber Gin Fizz
One of the most basic yet effective pairings at a house party would be classic fish fingers brought together by dipping strips of fish fillets in a thin coating of flour and a thicker exterior coating of breadcrumbs before deep frying. Served with a tartar dip, these fish fingers have a very rich taste which can be balanced out by the crisp and fresh notes of a cucumber gin fizz crafted using 3-4 chunks of muddled cucumbers blended with 30 ml Tanqueray No. 10 Gin or any other premium gin of choice.
Beer Battered Fish Fingers And Beer Bloody Mary
Prepare a frothy and aerated beer batter to craft fish fingers which carry a very crispy and crunchy texture. Pair these delicious appetisers with a savoury and spicy bloody mary blended with a bit of twist that introduces the frothiness and tart notes of 30 ml good quality beer in the classic cocktail recipe. This savoury and umami-rich, tangy cocktail compliments the salty, slightly tart and rich notes of the fish fingers served with a spicy sriracha dip.
Spiced Fish Fingers And Mango Chilli Cooler
This is a particularly interesting pairing to put together in summer weather. Spiced fish fingers prepared by marinating fish in a spicy dressing of smoked paprika, peppers and cumin powder can be paired with the sweet and spicy notes of a mango chilli cooler blended with the addition of fresh mango chunks. Bring this drink together using 30 ml Don Julio Blanco Tequila or any other premium tequila of choice and a chilli powder drizzle which acts as a garnish to craft an interesting contrast of spicy, sweet and savoury flavours.
Asian Fish Fingers And Lemongrass Mojito
Akin to tempura, these Asian-inspired fish fingers are prepared by dousing fish fingers in a very light batter coated in panko crumbs or a sesame crust. This crispy dish served with a Sichuan pepper or soy sauce dip can go well with a cocktail which echoes this Asian flavour note. A lemongrass mojito crafted using 30 ml white rum and 10 ml lemongrass syrup topped off with 45 ml club soda is one such aromatic drink which would complement the crisp finish of the fish fingers.
Herb-Crusted Fish Fingers And Vodka Lemon Spritz
A tangy and quite acidic cocktail prepared by blending 30 ml Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka or any other premium vodka of choice with about 60 ml lemon-lime soda and a lime wedge garnish, this drink is a fresh and crisp cocktail which can be paired with fish fingers that are coated in crushed herbs. The savoury taste and deep, earthy aroma of these small bites can go well with the fizzy textures of the cocktail and its light and bright taste to deliver a simple but tasty pairing of vibrant flavour notes.
Also Read: Indian Fish Curries And Cocktails: 5 Drinks That Pair With Regional Delicacies
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