Those 5 types of flavors that Indians must try with liquor? The third one is everyone’s favorite
Uma Shankar January 03, 2026 02:23 PM

The fun of drinking alcohol in India is not just in the drink but also in tasting the food with it. Whenever Indians drink alcohol, they taste it to enhance its taste. Generally people like to eat things like snacks and non-veg. Every person has his own favorite taste. But there are some snacks which have become classic for almost every Indian liquor lover. This includes nuts and dry fruits as well as fried chicken and paneer tikka. These not only reduce the sharpness of the liquor but also give a different flavor.

Today in this article we are telling you about 5 popular tastes to eat with alcohol, which usually every Indian enjoys while drinking. Out of these 3, the third snack is the favorite of everyone. Let us tell you about the top 5 tastings.

Fried Chicken with Wine

Non-vegetarian people like to eat fried chicken with alcohol. It is also liked with wine because it is crisp and spicy. Its lightly fried and spicy taste enhances the pungency and flavor of the liquor. However, due to the presence of too much oil and spices, it can also cause harm to the stomach.

Bhujia and Namkeen

It goes very well with bhujia and lightly salted wine. Its spicy taste and crispness further enhances the flavor of the liquor. Helps in maintaining balance of mouthfeel while drinking alcohol. These people also like it because it does not fill the stomach quickly and is easily available.

Everyone's favorite salted peanuts

Almost every drinker likes salted peanuts. It is lightly salty, easy to eat and balances the flavor of liquor. Drinking alcohol with this has its own unique pleasure. At the same time, it is believed that peanuts cause more thirst. In such a situation, one feels more like drinking alcohol than eating. This is the reason why it is considered the most popular and favorite taste.

Paneer Tikka is also included in the list

Paneer Tikka is a great choice with wine due to its spicy and grilled flavours. It is light, protein-rich and tastes good too. Its taste with the flavor of liquor makes a perfect combo. However, it is heavy to eat. In such a situation, after eating this, the person drinks less alcohol.

Mix Dry Fruits

Mix dry fruits like cashews, almonds and raisins are also preferred with liquor. These are healthy, have a balance between mild sweet and salty taste. Their mixed taste reduces the sharpness of the liquor and also helps in maintaining balance in the mouthfeel.

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