The One Thing to Remember When Pairing Alcohol With Spicy Foods
VinePair
JUNE 20, 2025
Baijiu, a spirit less familiar to Americans , is distilled from sorghum and typically bottled around 55 percent ABV. According to Ray Zhou of NYC’s Chinato cocktail bar, “baijiu’s strong and unique flavors pair best with bold and intense flavors — think sour, numbing, spicy, and even bitter dishes.”
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