Friday Night Cocktails: Beer Edition

Known in Germany as Biermischgetränke, beer based mixed drinks are a tasty way to take your favorite brew to the next level. And you may be surprised to find that you’ve probably already had at least one type of Biermischgertränke.

 

Lemon Shandy

A favorite breakfast drink in Germany, the Lemon Shandy has been popularized in America by the Leinenkugel Company’s Summer Shandy.

 

Hefe-Wizen Beer (a Pale Ale would work as well)-6 oz

Lemonade (Preferably carbonated)-6 oz

 

Mix 50/50 and enjoy.

 

Coup de Ville

For a more traditional style mixed drink, try this little drink. It has a very summery flavor and can done as an individual drink or as a punch.

 

Lime Juice-1 shot

Orange Juice-1 shot

Tequila-1 shot

Orange Liqueur-1 shot

Mexican Light Beer (Recommended: Dos Equis)-1 bottle

 

Place first four ingredients in shaker with ice, shake thoroughly. Pour into beer glass, add beer. Mix gently. Add lime wedge and orange wedge to glass. Enjoy!

 

Half and Half

Looking for a little beer on beer action? Try a classic Half and Half (also known as a Black and Tan). This is a favorite in Dr. McAlcohol’s world, as it contains two Irish beers. Be careful, though. This one is a bit trickier than it initially appears.

 

Harp Lager-1 bottle

Guinness Stout-1 bottle

 

Pour Harp Lager in a pint glass until it is half full. Now take a teaspoon and hold it in the glass, face down, just above the Harp. Slowly pour the Guinness onto the spoon, raising the spoon as the glass fills. When done correctly, two separate layers should appear in the glass. If not a fan of Harp, many other light beers, like Blue Moon, Smithwicks, Stella-Artois, or even crème soda. But the Guinness is a must.