Beer Day Mixes
Happy Beer Day! There’s nothing quite like cracking open a cold beer after a long, stressful day. But why stop there? This summer, take your favorite brew to the next level with refreshing beer cocktails that are perfect for the season! Whether you prefer something citrusy, spicy, or fruity, there’s a beer cocktail for everyone to enjoy. Check these out and recreate them! You know where to find the beer.
- Tsingtao Ginger Shandy
A simple yet light and refreshing cocktail, this drink would be perfect for a hot day – you can even serve it at your summer parties!
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Tsingtao beer
- ½ cup ginger ale (or ginger beer for more spice)
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour in lime juice and ginger ale.
- Top with Tsingtao beer and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!
- Budweiser Michelada
Let this spicy and bold cocktail transform Budweiser’s smooth maltiness into a tangy, spicy, and savory delight.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Budweiser
- ½ cup tomato juice (or Clamato)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (Tabasco or Valentina)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt + chili powder for rimming
- Ice
Instructions:
- Rim a glass with lime and dip in salt + chili powder.
- Fill the glass with ice, then add tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Top with Budweiser and stir well.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Stella Artois Elderflower Spritz
Elevate your favorite beer into this elegant, floral and slightly fruity delight. Serve it for warm evenings or classy gatherings!
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Stella Artois
- ½ oz elderflower liqueur
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Lemon slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add elderflower liqueur and lemon juice.
- Pour Stella Artois on top and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and enjoy this sophisticated drink.
- Corona Sunset
If you want a beer cocktail that’s as beautiful as the sunset, here’s your pick! It’s most perfect for when you’re vacationing by the beach.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Corona
- ½ oz tequila
- ½ oz orange juice
- ½ oz grenadine
- Orange slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Pour tequila and orange juice into a glass with ice.
- Slowly add Corona.
- Drizzle grenadine on top for a layered effect.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
- Heineken Green Mule
Looking for a balance between zesty and spicy? This Moscow Mule-inspired cocktail will show you a real kick.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Heineken
- 1 oz vodka
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ cup ginger beer
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour in vodka and lime juice.
- Add ginger beer and top with Heineken.
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Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.