There’s nothing like cracking open a cold beer — but sometimes, it’s fun to mix it up. Enter beer cocktails: refreshing, creative, and perfect for summertime sipping. Whether you’re at a BBQ, on the beach, or just chilling with friends, these beer-based drinks bring new life to your favorite brews.
Here are some of the best beer cocktails to try this season:
1. Michelada
A Mexican classic, the Michelada is like a spicy, savory cousin of the Bloody Mary — but with beer.
How to make it:
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Light Mexican lager
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Fresh lime juice
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Hot sauce
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Worcestershire sauce
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Tajín or salt for the rim
Pour everything over ice, stir gently, and garnish with a lime wedge. It’s bold, zesty, and the perfect cure for a hot day.
2. Beer Shandy
One of the easiest and most refreshing beer cocktails out there.
How to make it:
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50% light beer (lager or wheat beer)
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50% lemonade or lemon-lime soda
That’s it. Sweet, citrusy, and ultra-refreshing.
3. Black and Tan
A visually striking layered drink that’s surprisingly simple.
How to make it:
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Half a pint of pale ale or lager
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Carefully layer stout (like Guinness) on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon
The result? Two distinct layers that look as good as they taste.
4. Beer Margarita (Beergarita)
When a margarita and a beer join forces — magic happens.
How to make it:
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1 part tequila
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1 part lime juice
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½ part triple sec
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Top with Mexican lager
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Salted rim & lime garnish
Perfect for taco nights or backyard fiestas.
5. Snakebite
A bold, slightly sweet combo from the UK.
How to make it:
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Half lager
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Half hard cider
Smooth and dangerously drinkable.
6. Radler
A German summer favorite designed for cycling breaks (Radler means “cyclist” in German).
How to make it:
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50% beer (usually pilsner or wheat beer)
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50% citrus soda or sparkling lemonade
Low alcohol, high refreshment.
Final Sip
Next time you grab a cold one, think beyond the bottle — try mixing up a beer cocktail. And of course, keep your drink cold with a Bomber premium beverage insulator. After all, no one wants a warm cocktail.
Cheers to creativity in your glass — and cold beer, always. 🍻