Vodka Pairings

Perfect Pairings for Vodka

Orange Chocolate & Lime

THE VIBE

This is the Odd Couple of snack mixes—pickle popcorn meets chocolate, and somehow it works like Felix and Oscar. It’s got more attitude than David Letterman on a bad night and more surprises than a M. Night Shyamalan movie (the good ones, like Sixth Sense, not the one with the plants). The wasabi peas are the Kramer bursting through Jerry’s door—unexpected, slightly aggressive, but you’re glad they showed up. Like Bond and his martini or Carrie Bradshaw and cosmopolitans, this pairing makes being high-maintenance look effortless.

What’s In The Bag?

Orange-Chocolate and Lime Dusted:

Jumbo Thompson raisins
Dried cranberries (craisins)
Dried diced mango
Dry-roasted almonds
Chili-lime cashews
Dried wasabi peas

Build Your Buzz Board

Tipsy Mix is your Buzz Board foundation—the easy button for elevated snacking. Pop open the bag, and you’re already 80% there.

Want to go full spread? Add any of the perfectly paired options below and watch your snack game level up instantly.

Think of it as adult Legos: we give you the base, you add whatever sounds good. No rules, no judgment, just really good food that works together like it was meant to be.

THE SWEET TOOTH SITUATION

Because balance means having dessert with your snacks.

Chocolate

Dark chocolate with sea salt
Chocolate-covered pretzels
Chocolate mint squares
White chocolate with lime

Desserts

Lemon bars
White Russian tiramisu
Espresso martini ice cream
Black and white cookies
Chocolate-dipped pretzels
Lemon sorbet

Fresh Fruit

Cucumber slices
Cherry tomatoes
Lime wedges
Green apple slices

THE SAVORY SETUP

For when you need substance with your snacking (or at least pretend to).

Cheeses

Dill Havarti (perfect match)
Fresh mozzarella
Boursin (garlic & herb)
White cheddar

Cured Meats

Smoked salmon or lox (vodka’s best friend)
Gravlax
Pastrami
Smoked trout

Bread & Crackers

Everything bagel crisps
Rye crackers
Pumpernickel
Plain water crackers

Mustards and Condiments

Dill mustard
Horseradish sauce
Russian dressing
Everything bagel seasoning

THE FRESH AND CRUNCHY

Texture matters. Variety is key. These add both (if you’re feeling ambitious).

Vegetables

Cucumber rounds
Celery sticks
Pickled vegetables (all of them)
Cherry tomatoes with everything seasoning

Chips and Snacks

Tortilla chips (obviously)
Takis or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Chicharrones
Plantain chips with salsa

Side Salads

Dill potato salad
Cucumber dill salad
Pickled vegetable salad
Smoked salmon pasta salad

BUZZ BOARD PRO TIPS

Temperature: Let cheeses come to room temperature for 30-60 minutes before serving. Cold cheese is sad cheese. Vodka, however, lives in the freezer.
Visual Appeal: Arrange items in odd numbers (3, 5, 7) for maximum aesthetic impact. Your phone camera will thank you.
The Tipsy Mix Trick: Use it both as scattered garnish across the board AND in small bowls for grabbing. Double duty = smart hosting.
Tools Matter: Include small spoons for capers and cream cheese. Also toothpicks for pickled things.
Herbaceous Vibes: Add fresh dill (obviously) for aroma and color. It’s basically an edible decoration.
The Golden Rule: Always include something crunchy, something creamy, something salty, something sweet. Balance is everything—even when vodka is famously neutral.

What NOT to Pair

Like milk and lemons, some things just don’t vibe together. Skip these:

Sweet fruits or jams
Heavy smoked meats
Overly rich cheeses
Chocolate-based condiments

CULTURAL PAIRINGS: WHAT TO WATCH, WHAT TO LISTEN TO

Because the right soundtrack and screen time matter.

FOR THE BOOMERS & GEN-X CROWD:

Pairs With:

The Spy Who Loved Me, Bullitt, Sex and the City (the series, not the movies we pretend don’t exist), cocktail party conversations about architecture, black turtlenecks, or acting like you understand modern art.

Soundtrack:

Blondie, The Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, or anything CBGB’s-adjacent that makes you feel cooler than you actually are.

FOR MILLENNIALS & GEN Z:

The Vibe: This is chaotic bisexual energy in snack form—the Everything Everywhere All At Once of trail mixes. It’s giving Aubrey Plaza’s entire personality, or Florence Pugh in literally anything.

Pairs With:

Watching The White Lotus while texting your group chat hot takes, Russian Doll binges, or Emily in Paris hate-watching sessions. It’s the snack for your unhinged era, your “I contain multitudes” moment, your “no thoughts, just vibes” aesthetic.

Soundtrack:

Doja Cat, Charli XCX, Rina Sawayama, or whatever hyperpop is doing these days.

THE FINE PRINT: Regret sold separately. Charcuterie skills not included. Cultural references span multiple generations because good snacking is timeless. No trail mix was harmed in the making of these descriptions, though several were consumed during the writing process. Your mileage may vary based on how much TV you watch and whether you think TikTok is a clock or a lifestyle.