Break Tradition with These 5 Unique Craft Beer Cocktail Recipes
If you're a craft beer lover, you know that sometimes a cold brew is all you need. But every once in a while, it's fun to shake things up and try something new. That's where craft beer cocktails come in! These unique and delicious drinks combine your favorite beer with a variety of other ingredients to create a truly one-of-a-kind beverage. Below are five craft beer cocktail recipes to help you break tradition and try something new.
1. BeerGria
- 1 bottle of light beer
- ½ cup of white wine
- 1 cup of chopped seasonal fruit (apples, oranges and grapes)
- 1 oz. brandy
- Ice
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir until well combined. Pour into an ice-filled glass and enjoy!
2. The Black Velvet
- 1 pint of Guinness
- 1 oz. champagne
Pour the pint of Guinness into a chilled glass, then slowly pour the champagne over a spoon into the glass. Enjoy the unique and delicious combination of these two classic drinks.
3. The Radler
- 1 bottle of light beer
- 1 cup of lemonade
Combine the beer and lemonade in a chilled glass, then enjoy the sweet and tangy combination of flavors.
4. Shandies
- 1 bottle of light beer
- ½ cup of ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda)
Mix the beer and ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda) in a chilled glass and enjoy an easy-drinking and refreshing cocktail.
5. The Michelada
- 1 bottle of light beer
- 2 oz. tomato juice
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce and salt, to taste
Combine all ingredients, except the beer, in a glass and stir until well combined. Add ice and pour the beer over the top. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy a spicy and savory take on the classic beer cocktail.
Next time you're looking for something new to try, give one of these craft beer cocktails a shot. Who knows, you might just find a new favorite!
