Whisky Sour Pairings: What To Eat When You Serve This Cocktail
Planning on preparing the whisky sour at your next house party? The classic cocktail, known for its simple yet rather balanced combination of smoky, peaty flavours and the citrusy taste of lime is an iconic blend, quite popular at cocktail gatherings. What lends this drink its iconic character is the egg white foam which rests at the top of the cocktail – imbuing a silky, smooth texture into the blend. The tanginess of lime juice simultaneously cuts through the dense egg white to produce a blend with a very nuanced, light flavour.
It is no wonder then that this cocktail is an excellent pairing with a lot of different foods. The drink – which stands out for its sour and tart notes – can go well with smoky appetisers, tangy chaats, finger foods and more. One can indeed be spoiled for choice while pairing the robust yet compatible flavours of this cocktail with different culinary preparations.
Read on below to know more about some of the foods that can be served with the whisky sour cocktail while preparing it for a house party:
Char Grilled Kebabs
Grilled and smoked in the tandoor or on an open flame, kebabs carry a depth and earthy flavour which seeps right into the tender pieces of marinated meat cooked on skewers. This makes for a spicy, umami appetiser which can be served with the similarly smoky notes of the whisky sour prepared using 30 ml of a good quality blended Scotch whisky. Moreover, the sourness in the cocktail cuts through the richness of the kebabs and some of their spicier flavours to lead to a very balanced flavour pairing. The textural softness of the kebabs also tends to go well with the velvety smooth quality of the iconic drink.
Truffle Popcorn, Onion Rings – And All Things Crispy
Complete with an audible crunch, small bites like truffle popcorn, onion rings and fried chicken sliders are excellent alternatives to pair with the acidic and sour elements in the cocktail. The crispy structure of these small bites becomes a contrast with the tangy and silky quality of the blend to lend the pairing a textural complexity. Desi bar bites like vada pav, pakoras and masala peanuts are also among the spicy snacks that cut through the robust flavours of the whisky cocktail.
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Luxe Cheese Boards
Certain cheeses with their inherently creamy profiles tend to cut through the acidity of the classic cocktail to render a fine flavour cleanse that makes for a sophisticated tasting experience. Cheeses like aged cheddar, gouda and certain kinds of blue cheeses can be put together with nuts, dried figs and citrusy chutneys on a classic wooden cheeseboard placed as a centrepiece at a gathering you host on the weekend. The citrusy notes of the cocktail and some of its more robust whisky flavours become elegant pairings with crumbs of soft cheeses, whose creamy textures imbue a bit of density into the food and drink pairing.
Aloo And Papdi Chaat Galore
Spicy, sour, tangy and simultaneously very light, chaat variations like aloo chaat or papdi chaat are quite unexpectedly rather intelligent pairings with whisky sour. This is because the sourness of the cocktail pairs well with the acidity of the chaat. Its crispy textures in turn cut through the smooth flavours of the cocktail. And the spiciness of the dish provides a stunning contrast with the robust notes of the whisky – lending this pairing a lot of depth.
Korean Gochujang Wings
Utterly spicy, juicy and thoroughly flavourful, Korean gochujang wings can be among some of the more popular options to serve with the whisky sour. The mild sweetness and tang of the cocktail manages to offset some of the more pronounced spiciness in the chicken wings to craft an interesting pairing of crispy, juicy wings with the iconic drink. Serve platefuls of chicken wings tossed in the classic Korean sauce alongside a fresh herby salad at a gathering featuring whisky sour as the signature blend.
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