Beer has been a staple drink for many occasions, including game days, barbecues, and happy hour. Sometimes, though, a glass isn't enough. You might find yourself wanting something more refreshing.
Drink beer can be a great way for you to diversify your bartending menu. They're simple to make and have lots of flavor to please your palate.
Brewsky Sangria
This beer cocktail is the perfect summer drink. It's a combination of triple sec, lemon juice, and pear puree. This is the perfect way to cool down with your favorite beer.
Michelada
A simple Michelada can be made with Modelo Especial or Corona Mexican beers. Mix the beer, Cointreau, tequila and lime juice together to make a cocktail that is not only frosty but also foamy.
Shandy
Pilsners and ales can give your cocktails body and a crispness. This soft characteristic can allow other ingredients to take centre stage and add some zing to your taste.
Blueberry Sour Ale Vodka Beertini
Try sour ales, sour IPAs or other innovative beers to create new cocktails. These beers are often more bitter than their pale counterparts, which can complement a variety of different spirits, including pisco, mezcal and Aperol.
Many beer cocktail recipes can include stouts, especially those with a lot bourbon or liqueurs. They can provide a nice contrast to other strong spirits and are great accompaniments to aged rum, brandy or amaro.
Boilermaker
Although a beer julep is traditionally made with whiskey and beer, it can also be made using any beer. In particular, IPAs are great for this classic drink. The beer adds a spice and a hoppy flavor to the drink, which is not present in a typical mint julep.
The addition of a shot of liquor can make the drink more complex and spiceful. So it's worth exploring different variations on this traditional favorite. This is a solid choice when you want the full flavours of both alcohols and don't need the sweetness of a mixed cocktail.
Garnishes
A beer cocktail is only as good as the garnish it has. You can bring out the beer's flavors with a hops salt rim, fresh grapefruit or even thyme.
The beer you choose should be appropriate to the recipe you're working on. This is important to keep in mind as you don't want to use a beer that will overpower the other ingredients in the cocktail. This is especially important when you combine different styles of beer. Consider which style will serve a balance role and which one will shine.
FAQ
What is the difference between blenders and shakers?
Shakers are made from metal and can come in a variety of sizes. Blenders are usually made of plastic and can be found in many shapes.
Why do people sometimes call a cocktail "a martini"?
In the early 1900s, Americans drank more alcohol and called all drinks containing alcohol "martini" in the early 1900s. This term was eventually associated with a particular type of martini, one that used dry vermouth rather than sweet vermouth.
Why is a martini delicious?
A martini can be described as the ultimate cocktail. It is the simplest of drinks, yet it has the most complex flavors. It's made of equal parts vermouth and gin.
Gin is made from fermented Juniper berries. It's known for its refreshingly smooth taste. Vermouth can be described as a fortified beverage that includes herbs like wormwood or the gentian. Combining these two liquids gives you a wonderful combination of sweet and tart flavors.
How do I keep my drinks cool?
Put them in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. These will instantly chill the drinks without causing any dilution.
What do you say to someone who orders a "dirty martini"?
A dirty martini can be a martini topped with extra olives.
Statistics
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- It is customary to leave a tip of 10-20% of the bill total. (boguesounddistillery.com)
- If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
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How To
How to make mixed beverages?
Mixes are made from different ingredients like spirits, juices and liqueurs. They are then combined into one drink. Mixing liquors and water with ice is a way to make a cocktail. It usually includes fresh fruit juices like lemonade, soda water or tonic water, ginger ale and club soda.
The most common types of cocktails include the following:
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Margarita- A Mexican cocktail made up of triple sec (or Cointreau), tequila (or Tequila), lime juice and salt.
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Daiquiri - A Cuban cocktail consisting of rum, sugar, lime juice, and crushed ice.
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Mojito – A Cuban cocktail that consists primarily of mint leaves and some rum.
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Gin and Tonic: A British cocktail that includes gin & tonic.
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Martini - A Martini is a cocktail that consists of vodka, vermouth, bitters and olive oil.
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Whiskey sour - A whiskey cocktail consisting of bourbon, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and egg white.
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Sidecar - A French cocktail made with cognac, orange juice and grenadine.
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Collins - A cocktail consisting of equal parts of gin and lemon juice.
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Manhattan – This cocktail is made up of sweet vermouth rye whiskey, sweet maraschino cherry and angostura bitters.
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White Russian – A cocktail that consists of vodka, Kahlua coffee liqueur and cream.
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Brandy Alexander – A cocktail made with brandy, creme du cacao, heavy whipping crème, and chocolate syrup.