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In recent times, catching up over a pint of beer has been a norm for unwinding. Be it chilling with your friends after working hours or meeting prospective business partners, ordering beer and bar snacks is something that goes without saying. Looking at the popular demand and rising admiration of the spirit, International Beer Day is celebrated across the globe every 2nd of August.
If you usually order your favourite beer after stepping into your favourite brewery or restaurant, you can take your love to the next level by making some cocktails at home. Who said who always needs hard liquor for cocktails? This International Beer Day, get your friends over, try these cocktail recipes and say, “Cheers.”
Michelada
If you like the popular cocktail Bloody Mary, you’re definitely going to love Michelda. The Mexican beer cocktail is known for its refreshing profile and subtle tangy flavour. If you want to make Michelda at home, all you would need is a light beer, lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato juice, and a glass with a salted rim.
Lagerita
As the name suggests, Lagerita combines the goodness of classic Margarita and beer (Mexican lager). The recipe traditionally replaces tequila in a Margarita with crisp lager. You can make this beer cocktail for yourself by mixing lime juice, orange juice, beer, and triple sec. After straining into a glass, you can garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge and serve.
Beermosa
To give traditional mimosas a twist, you can use a light beer instead of champagne and celebrate International Beer Day. All you need to do to make beermosa is take a tall glass and pour some orange juice. Then, slowly add light or wheat beer to fill the glass to the rim. Add in a couple of ice cubes and an orange wedge, and your beer cocktail will be ready.
Radler
Radler is a popular beer cocktail that originated from Germany. The German word “Radler” translates to “cyclist” which depicts its historic creation for cyclicts who required a refreshing and low-alcohol drink. For a glass Radler, you can mix equal parts of your favourite beer and lemon soda. The strong taste of beer complements the tarty lemon soda to give you an irresistible cocktail.
Shandy
Shandy is another popular cocktail that is made with beer and lemonade. It is somewhat similar to Radler, the only difference being that Shandy consists of a higher proportion of beer for a stronger alcoholic cocktail. But the versatility of Shandy makes it a perfect canvas to experiment with your favourite ingredients to make a unique cocktail.
Black And Tan
If you are someone who loves aesthetic cocktails, Black and Tan is just the one for you. The visually striking beer cocktail is traditionally prepared by layering a pale ale or lager over a dark stout. Mixing these ingredients, you not only get strong flavour profiles but also a beautiful two-toned beverage.
