Beer Cocktails for American Craft Beer Week
Photo: Stuart Mullenberg
Need a reason to crack a cold one? American Craft Beer Week continues through Sunday, and to celebrate we’re mixing up a round of frosty, beer-spiked cocktails.
The Honey Beer
Gin, lemon juice and a splash of pale ale—beer cocktails don’t get easier than this spirited, honey-rimmed refresher.
Huatulco Wit
A wheaty Belgian beer adds a sprightly effervescence to this mezcal- and pineapple-spiked fizzer.
La Valentina
Muddled raspberries and grapefruit juice add a fruity freshness to this tequila and beer-topped cocktail.
Tom Terrific
Subtly sweet Old Tom gin is back and bigger than ever. Get a taste in this Collins that combines the old-timey spirit with Cherry Heering, fresh lemon juice and a heady IPA.
Weissen Sour
A spoonful of orange marmalade offers a bittersweet balance to this frothy bourbon and white ale highball.
One Sunset
Campari’s cousin Aperol meets with fresh mint, muddled grapes and a splash of amber lager in this garden-fresh fizzy refresher.
Chabela Cortez
Beer with brunch? This savory sipper combines tomato juice, citrus and a light lager for a breakfast-ready update of the classic Michelada.
Bitter Roots
Artichoke-based Cynar and a hoppy IPA add an intriguingly bitter edge to this rum and Madeira cocktail.