Anythingsalted caramelorchocolate-sea saltseemed to earn rave reviewsand rank among the most popular recipes on our site.
But in the past year, a newfood trendhas swooped into the spotlight: swicy.
Pairing sweet and spicy elements in a dish is nothing new.
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One of the fastest-growing culinary categories of swicy items?
And were not just talking aboutspicy margaritas… although that sure does sound refreshing!
But in the last 10 years, options have become abundant.
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Craft bartenders have latched onto spiciness as a tool to add a new dimension to their cocktails.
Our trio of trend experts agree that this swicy drink trend doesnt appear to be fleeting.
Marion also points to shifting wellness perspectives as a possible factor.
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For example, try replacing the simple syrup in your nextEspresso Martiniwith the same amount ofhot honey.
Pop a few jalapeno slices into your glass of rose wine.
Or rim the glass of your lemonade or limeade with chamoy and Tajin.
Im hopeful that itll become as prevalent as other beloved flavor combinations like sweet and salty.
