{"id":3272,"date":"2022-09-17T13:00:17","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T17:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=3272"},"modified":"2026-02-23T01:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T05:39:43","slug":"spicy-food-pairing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/spicy-food-pairing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pair Cocktails with Spicy Food for a Flavorful Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pairing drinks with spicy bites can be a daunting task, especially if you enjoy cranking up the heat! Pairing the perfect drinks and food can be a minefield Too much booze combined with a healthy dose of spice can set your palate on fire. Don\u2019t panic, though! Here are some great tricks to find a great cocktail match for all of your favorite spicy foods. You just need to know where to look for your food pairing.<\/p>\n<p>Hyper regional cuisine is <i>so hot<\/i> right now too. Spicy foods with high Scoville counts (the measure of chili pungency) are <i>all<\/i> in this arena. Take the spicy West African roots of Gullah Geechee cuisine &#8211; it&#8217;s all the rage in the southern states of Georgia, Florida, and Virginia. Plates of Jamaican jerk spice with a cheeky scotch bonnet chili or two and dishes like birria stuffed tacos are popping up on menus at all the trendy Mexican spots. So, the question we all need answered \u2014 what to drink with spicy food?<\/p>\n<h2>How does spicy food react with alcohol?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-food-and-pairings_Canva_konmesa-papaya-salad-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a spicy green papaya salad\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-food-and-pairings_Canva_konmesa-papaya-salad-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-food-and-pairings_Canva_konmesa-papaya-salad-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-food-and-pairings_Canva_konmesa-papaya-salad-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-food-and-pairings_Canva_konmesa-papaya-salad-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-food-and-pairings_Canva_konmesa-papaya-salad-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-food-and-pairings_Canva_konmesa-papaya-salad-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-food-and-pairings_Canva_konmesa-papaya-salad.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s reverse a little first and chat about what effect chili has on the palate. Chili is not one-dimensional; <i>yes<\/i>, it brings heat, but it\u2019s also packed with flavor and delicious sweetness. It <i>brightens<\/i> a dish. The fire comes from the chemical called capsaicin in chilis.<\/p>\n<p>The little obstacle to jump over when pairing drinks with spicy food is the fact that capsaicin is soluble in alcohol and fat. Both <i>turn on<\/i> the fire on your palate, a common problem with food pairing. The higher the ABV (alcohol by volume), the more (collar adjusting) astringent and intensely spicy food will taste. You\u2019ll feel the burn <i>way<\/i> more (maybe even a few beads of sweat) and taste flavor less. Let\u2019s be honest, when your mouth is on fire, it\u2019s tricky to focus on much.<\/p>\n<h2>How to choose the right drinks<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-Food-pairing_Canva_menikwidyowatis-sambal-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of spicy sambal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-Food-pairing_Canva_menikwidyowatis-sambal-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-Food-pairing_Canva_menikwidyowatis-sambal-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-Food-pairing_Canva_menikwidyowatis-sambal-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-Food-pairing_Canva_menikwidyowatis-sambal-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-Food-pairing_Canva_menikwidyowatis-sambal-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-Food-pairing_Canva_menikwidyowatis-sambal-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Spicy-Food-pairing_Canva_menikwidyowatis-sambal.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the pandemic got you hooked on YouTube\u2019s famed show <i>Hot Ones<\/i>, where host Sean Evans distracts thrill-seeking celebrities amidst eating hot wings, then you\u2019ve seen a thing or two about coping while in a Scovilles haze. A massive glass of water just won\u2019t cut the mustard \u2013 it&#8217;s more likely going to spread the fire. So, what is the best to drink with spicy food? You need to choose drinks that tame the Scovilles. How do we do this? Try to balance or match their weights as well as contrast their flavors. Here are a few techniques to tone down the sting:<\/p>\n<h2>Match the texture with fizz<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/156.Passionfruit-Gin-Cocktail_Canva_Karaidel-passionfruit-lemonade-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Passionfruit Gin cocktail with straws\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/156.Passionfruit-Gin-Cocktail_Canva_Karaidel-passionfruit-lemonade-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/156.Passionfruit-Gin-Cocktail_Canva_Karaidel-passionfruit-lemonade-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/156.Passionfruit-Gin-Cocktail_Canva_Karaidel-passionfruit-lemonade-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/156.Passionfruit-Gin-Cocktail_Canva_Karaidel-passionfruit-lemonade-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/156.Passionfruit-Gin-Cocktail_Canva_Karaidel-passionfruit-lemonade-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/156.Passionfruit-Gin-Cocktail_Canva_Karaidel-passionfruit-lemonade-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/156.Passionfruit-Gin-Cocktail_Canva_Karaidel-passionfruit-lemonade.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When we say weight, we mean the mouthfeel or texture of a sip. First, let\u2019s unpack how we translate this to bubbles. Adding fizz (or carbonation) is a great trick to help douse a fire on the palate.\u00a0 A swig of beer will quench a chili-induced thirst, so putting the flames out with a beer or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/strawberry-champagne-cocktail\/\">Champagne cocktail<\/a> is a quick fix. Cocktails that include club soda (there are so many!), like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/john-collins-cocktail\/\">John Collins<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/passionfruit-gin-cocktail\/\">Passionfruit Gin<\/a>, are fantastic too.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look a little closer at the balancing of the weight. A gentle fruity fizz from a Champagne or sparkling wine cocktail will work fabulously with mild to medium spice when pairing food and drinks. Try a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/bellini-cocktail\/\">Peach Bellini<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/french-champagne-cocktail\/\">a Kir Royale<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/strawberry-champagne-cocktail\/\">Strawberry Champagne fizz<\/a> with spicy seafood for a delicious match.<\/p>\n<p>A Michelada, a beer cocktail, is a bit coarser on the bubble front and mouth texture. So, a fiery, bold Jalisco stew called a Birria (made with goat, lamb, or beef) stands up well with a creamy beer cocktail, as do chili-laden tacos and fiery fajitas.<\/p>\n<h2>Get fruity with it<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/288.Campari_Canva_bhofack2-jungle-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Jungle bird with a big ice cube and pineapple fronds\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/288.Campari_Canva_bhofack2-jungle-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/288.Campari_Canva_bhofack2-jungle-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/288.Campari_Canva_bhofack2-jungle-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/288.Campari_Canva_bhofack2-jungle-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/288.Campari_Canva_bhofack2-jungle-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/288.Campari_Canva_bhofack2-jungle-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/288.Campari_Canva_bhofack2-jungle.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What is the best thing to drink with spicy food? When the spice escalates, we need to change food pairing tactics, as fizz alone won\u2019t do the trick. The fire onslaught from muddling high-proof spirits with higher fat content spicy foods needs to be muted by a cocktail with sugary fruit mixers. Spice-forward rich Indian curries find their heat elevated by the oils and cream (remember, the heat is fat-soluble). Dishes like these need a powerful fruity cocktail to offer a welcome contrast to the colorful heat. A safe harbor would be the ocean blue Jack Frost filled with fruity flavors of pineapple and coconut; go big with a sweet and fruity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/miami-vice-cocktail-ingredients\/\">Miami Vice<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/jungle-bird-cocktail\/\">Jungle Bird<\/a> with rum, a splash of Campari, pineapple, and lime juice. The latter being Malaysia\u2019s national cocktail, this tropical sweet sip, is used to holding its own in a sea of spicy Asian cuisine. Try it with a Massaman curry.<\/p>\n<h2>Up the zest<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of a Sidecar cocktail garnished with fresh orange peel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the high acidity of bright and punchy citrus cocktails offers relief in the same way as sugar, so try a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/sidecar-cocktail-recipe\/\">Sidecar<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/limoncello-martini\/\">Limoncello Martini<\/a>, or a Lemon Drop to tame a flame. Sake-based cocktails work in this way too. Botanical gin-based cocktails like Martini or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/vesper-martini\/\">Vesper Martini<\/a> have lively aromatics that clean the palate in between spicy bites. For the ultimate fire extinguisher, try a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/pornstar-martini\/\">Pornstar Martini<\/a> when you\u2019re looking for what to drink with spicy food. The fruity, acidic combination is a perfect match for spicy foods.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t add any more smoke<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Close of a cocktail glass with olives inside\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Avoid cocktails with heavily oaked or smoked spirits like some Manhattans made with bourbons and whiskeys. They tend to dominate or linger on the palette.<\/p>\n<p>There you have it \u2013 the complete guide to food pairing, matching cocktails with spicy food! Keep these top tips in your pocket, so you always look like a pro. Find cocktail recipes and more at The Mixer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pairing drinks with spicy bites can be a daunting task, especially if you enjoy cranking up the heat! Pairing the perfect drinks and food can be a minefield Too much booze combined with a healthy dose of spice can set your palate on fire. Don\u2019t panic, though! 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