When it starts getting warm out, a michelada is always one of our go-to's for an easy and refreshing drink. But there are actually so many ways to put a spin on this classic cocktail, and a lot of other interesting (and easy) ways to use beer in your drinks. Try each of these for quick cocktails that'll make beer your new favorite mixer.
This summer’s easiest cocktail is an Italian take on a shot and a beer. Easy-drinking cocktails are the way to go in summer. First, we slipped booze into our seltzer cans and turned them into cocktails, launching the booming canned ready-to-drink cocktail trend. But there's another fun category of …
This Campari-based cocktail makes an especially strong case for why beer belongs in cocktails. Jump to recipe There are a lot of cocktails out there that feature wine. But beer? Although less common, beer cocktails are equally deserving of attention. They're simple, quick, and a touch more unorthodox …
Cherry heering gives this beer-bourbon cocktail its striking red hue. Jump to recipe If you haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying a drink at the institution that is Long Island Bar (ironically in Brooklyn, not on Long Island), let this be your sign to add a trip to your calendar. In addition to …
This South Carolina–style michelada leans on Red Clay hot sauce from Charleston with fresh lime juice and bright and fresh lager like Miller High Life. Jump to recipe Inspired by the michelada at Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop in Charleston, this South Carolinian take on a michelada, the popular …
This beer cocktail gets its bright orange tint from Aperol. Jump to recipe At first glance, one might not realize that this sleek cocktail served in a coupe glass (we're obsessed with this limited edition collaboration between artist Laila Gohar and The Luxury Collection) is actually made with beer. …
Edna’s is a legendary bar in Oklahoma City with dollar bills stapled to the walls. Its signature drink is an unlikely mix of three ingredients: fresh orange juice, amaretto and light beer. Key to the surprisingly tasty cocktail: a frosty mug. Plus: F&W's Cocktail Guide Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 6 …
Made with smoky chipotle hot sauce and muddled fresh blackberry, this Michelada riff combines savory notes with fresh fruity flavors and fizzy American lager for a refreshing summer cocktail. Jump to recipe This summery drink blends two styles of cocktails, a michelada and a smash. This cocktail is …
Made with sparkling lemonade and American-style lager like Miller High Life, this beer cocktail is perfect for summer. Jump to recipe The shandy might be the most well known of any beer cocktail. Traditionally made with beer and lemonade or lemon-lime soda, shandies are served all over the world and …
This take on an Italian aperitivo spritz swaps sparkling wine for light lager, which pairs perfectly with amaro and lemon juice. Jump to recipe There’s nothing more satisfying than an amaro spritz at 5 p.m. on a warm summer evening. A cross between a beer cocktail and a spritz, this drink combines …
Damian Windsor's favorite low-alcohol cocktail had been the Shandygaff (citrus soda mixed with lager) until he created a version with fresh ginger juice and a hoppy IPA; it was delicious. Adding a dash of hot sauce made the drink even better. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 6 ounces chilled Sprite 1 …
Use a crisp Mexican lager like Good People Beerito for this twist on the classic Paloma cocktail from Rick Martinez. Try Tajín Clásico Seasoning for the chili-lime salt. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Ruby Red grapefruit, peel removed in wide strips 1/4 habanero chile, stemmed …
Chef Claudette Zepeda mixes some of the flavorful broth left over from making her popular Birria with citrus juices, tequila, and beer for a cocktail that is both delicious and thirst-quenching. Think of it as a new version of a Michelada. Zepeda encourages you to make it your own—adding more or …
Jay Schroeder created this beer-and-tequila cocktail for Frontera Grill in Chicago. He sweetens it with a syrup made from panela, a dark, molasses-y Latin American sugar (known as piloncillo in Mexico). Schroeder spices the syrup with cloves and ginger—“flavors that remind me of baking with my …
These tasty beer cocktails will satisfy the hopheads and cocktail enthusiasts alike. Whether you're hosting a Super Bowl party for a crowd or just a few, quality snacks and refreshments are, no doubt, at the top of your must-have list. Though beer, canned sodas, and ready-to-drink beverages are …
