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| [[File:Badger-cocktail.jpg|thumb|A "Badger" cocktail, made from [[Guinness]] and [[Smirnoff Ice]]]]
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| A '''beer cocktail''' is a [[cocktail]] that is made by mixing [[beer]] with a [[distilled beverage]] or [[beer style|another style of beer]]. | | A '''beer cocktail''' is a mixed drink that combines [[beer]] with other ingredients, such as [[spirits]], [[liqueurs]], [[syrups]], or [[fruit juices]]. These cocktails are known for their refreshing qualities and are popular in various cultures around the world. Beer cocktails can range from simple mixtures to complex concoctions, offering a wide array of flavors and experiences. |
| In this type of cocktail, the primary ingredient is beer. A mixture of beer with a beverage that contains a [[soft drink]] is usually called a [[shandy]].
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| ==List of beer cocktails== | | ==History== |
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| | The concept of mixing beer with other ingredients dates back centuries. In medieval Europe, it was common to mix beer with [[herbs]] and [[spices]] to enhance its flavor. Over time, the practice evolved, and by the 19th century, beer cocktails became more sophisticated, incorporating a variety of ingredients. |
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| *Admiral’s Flush - [[Guinness]] with a shot of [[Port wine|port]] added in
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| *[[Black and Tan]] – A [[layered drink]] made from a blend of [[pale ale]] and a dark beer such as a [[stout]] or [[Porter (beer)|porter]]. Traditionally uses [[bitter (beer)|bitter]] and stout.
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| *[[Black Velvet (beer cocktail)|Black Velvet]] – A [[layered drink]] using a combination of [[Stout]] and [[sparkling wine]] or [[champagne]].<ref name=sevenawesome/> A "Poor man's Black velvet" uses [[cider]] instead of champagne.
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| *[[Blow my Skull Off]] – [[Ale]] or [[porter (beer)|porter]] with [[rum]] and [[brandy]]
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| *[[Boilermaker (beer cocktail)|Boilermaker]] – [[Mild ale]] mixed with bottled [[brown ale]] (United Kingdom). The American version is a glass of beer with a shot of [[whiskey]]. The beer is either served as a [[Chaser (bartending)|chaser]] or mixed with the whiskey.
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| *[[Brass Monkey (cocktail)|Brass Monkey]] – There are at least two cocktails going by this name. The beer version is created by adding [[orange juice]] to [[malt liquor]].
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| *Bul – equal parts Corona (or pilsner or pale ale)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/01/easy-beer-cocktail-bul-pilsner-ginger-beer-lime-drink-recipe.html|title=The Bul Recipe|website=www.seriouseats.com}}</ref> and ginger ale, and lime juice.<ref name=sevenawesome/> This sweet drink is a Cuban favorite.<ref name=battle>{{Cite web|url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/battle-of-the-cerveza-mixed-drinks-cubas-bul-vs-mexicos-michelada-6596747|title=Battle of the Cerveza-Mixed Drinks: Cuba's Bul vs. Mexico's Michelada|first=Ily|last=Goyanes|date=January 3, 2014|website=Miami New Times}}</ref>
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| *Coronarita – Overturned [[Corona (beer)|Corona]] bottle draining into a [[margarita]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chilis.com/en/pages/drinkmenu.aspx |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-01-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224090456/http://www.chilis.com/en/pages/drinkmenu.aspx |archive-date=2014-12-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daveandbusters.com/menu/drinks/|title=Dave & Buster's – Drink Menu – Best Sports Bar Ever|work=Dave & Buster's Drinks}}</ref>
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| *Clam Pint - [[Lager]] with [[Clamato]]. Occasionally served premixed or with the Clamato separate for the customer to add. Popular in [[Western Canada]]
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| *Depth Charge – Pint of beer with a [[bomb shot]] of [[Drambuie]] dropped within. A "depth charge" is also another name for a [[bomb shot]].
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| *Dog's Nose – Beer and [[gin]], referred to in [[Tom Sharpe]]'s book ''[[Grantchester Grind]]''.
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| *[[Flaming Doctor Pepper]] - a [[flaming drink]] made from a [[bomb shot]] of high-proof alcohol and [[Amaretto]] ignited and dropped into a pint of beer. Tastes like [[Dr Pepper]].
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| *[[Hangman's Blood]] – [[Porter (beer)|Porter]] combined with [[brandy]], [[gin]] and [[rum]].
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| *[[Incredible Hulk (cocktail)#Variations|Incredible Hulk]] - a variation of the [[cognac]] drink of the same name. Both share the similarity of a [[Hulk]]-like, green color. It combines equal parts of [[lager]] and [[WKD Original Vodka|WKD Blue]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://studentrecipes.com/recipes/drinks/incredible-hulk|title=Incredible Hulk! - One mean green drink to get you mess|website=StudentRecipes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cocktail.uk.com/cocktails/the-one-and-only-incredible-hulk|title=The one & only ''''INCREDIBLE HULK'''' Cocktail|website=www.cocktail.uk.com}}</ref>
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| *[[Irish Car Bomb]] – a pint glass containing half a pint of Irish [[stout]] with a mixed [[bomb shot]] of [[Irish cream]] and [[Irish whiskey]].
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| *Lunchbox – Beer mixed with [[orange juice]] and a shot of [[Amaretto]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019070-lunchbox|title=Lunchbox Recipe|work=NYT Cooking|access-date=2018-02-09}}</ref>
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| *[[Michelada]] – "[[Cerveza preparada|Prepared beer]]" (or a lager) with [[citrus juice]] (e.g. lime juice), [[tomato juice]], [[seasoning]], [[chili sauce|chili]] sauce and [[Worcester sauce|Worcester]] sauce.<ref name=sevenawesome>{{Cite web|url=https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/5-oclock-fridays-watermelon-mint-margarita-popsicles|title=5 O'Clock Fridays: Watermelon Mint Margarita Popsicles|date=July 29, 2016|website=Spoon University}}</ref> This tart, salty, and sour drink is popular in Mexico.<ref name=battle/>
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| *Micky Mouse – Equal parts of [[lager]] and [[bitter (beer)|bitter]]<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=26tUAgAAQBAJ&q=mickey+mouse+lager+bitter&pg=PA84|title=SŸdengland : Baedeker-Wissen: Eurotunnel: Huckepack nach England ; Kšnig Artus: Legende und Literatur ; Stonehenge: Zeuge der Megalithkultur ; Bankenplatz London: Europas Weltfinanzzentrum ; mit gro§er Reisekarte|first1=Hilke|last1=Maunder|first2=Madeleine|last2=Reincke|date=26 April 2013|publisher=Baedeker|isbn=9783829714655|via=Google Books}}</ref>
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| *Nueva Cuba – Tecate light with Coca-Cola.<ref name=ninecocktails>{{Cite web|url=https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/9-coke-cocktails-that-aren-t-rum-and-coke|title=9 Coke Cocktails That Aren't Rum and Coke|date=August 4, 2017|website=Spoon University}}</ref>
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| *[[Porchcrawler]] – Equal parts of beer, [[vodka]], and lemonade concentrate.
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| *Portagaff – [[Stout]] with [[lemonade]]
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| *[[Queen Mary (cocktail)|Queen Mary]] – Beer with [[grenadine]].
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| *[[Caesar (cocktail)#Preparation and variants|Red eye]] - beer, Clamato juice, chili sauce, Worcester sauce.
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| *[[Sake bomb]] – Shot of [[sake]] poured or dropped into a glass of beer.
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| *[[Shandy]] or [[radler]] – Beer with [[lemonade]], [[citrus soda]], [[ginger beer]], [[ginger ale]], or [[fruit juice]], e.g. grapefruit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.coastalliving.com/food/entertaining/difference-between-radler-shandy-beer-cocktail|title=What's the Difference Between a Radler and a Shandy?|website=Coastal Living|access-date=2019-07-21|archive-date=2020-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813054507/https://www.coastalliving.com/food/entertaining/difference-between-radler-shandy-beer-cocktail|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/185939/radler-vs-shandy-what-is-the-difference/|title=What Is the Difference Between a Radler and a Shandy?|website=Chowhound}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kegworks.com/blog/a-complete-guide-to-citrus-beer/|title=A Guide to Citrus Beer: What is a Shandy and a Radler?|date=April 3, 2019|website=KegWorks Blog}}</ref>
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| *[[Slushie]] - Frozen slush made from a base of beer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jensen|first=Erin|title=Spiked slushies: Beer, hard seltzer and spirits take center stage in summer's coolest drink trend|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2020/08/06/spiked-slushies-alcohol-drink-trend-rum-slushies-beer-slushies-hard-seltzer-slushies/3299186001/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=USA TODAY|language=en-US}}</ref>
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| *[[Snakebite (drink)|Snakebite]] – Equal parts of [[lager]] and [[cider]].
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| *Snakebite & Black – Equal parts of [[lager]] and [[cider]], and a shot of [[blackcurrant]] [[squash (drink)|squash]]. Originally [[creme de cassis]] was added instead of squash.
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| *Smooth tickle – Bud Light, iced tea, and sugar.<ref name=sevenawesome/>
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| *[[Somaek]] – [[Soju]] with beer. The ratio varies liberally.
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| *Tom Bass – [[Bass ale]] with a shot of [[Jägermeister]] served in a pint glass.<ref>Beer Magazine Sept/Oct 2009 Issue 12</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://coedmagazine.com/2010/05/16/10-summer-beer-cocktails-that-dont-suck/ |title=10 Summer Beer Cocktails That Don't Suck |publisher=Coedmagazine.com |access-date=2013-10-28}}</ref>
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| *Turbo Shandy - equal parts of strong [[lager]] and [[lemonade]] flavored [[alcopop]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/t/turbo-shandy-10585.html|title=Turbo Shandy Drink Recipe - Cocktail|website=www.barnonedrinks.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smirnoff.com/en-us/drinks/recipes/gameday-shandy/|title=Smirnoff Ice™ Gameday Shandy}}</ref>
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| *[[U-Boot (beer cocktail)|U-Boot]] – Glass of beer with a [[bomb shot]] containing [[vodka]] "submerged" in it.
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| * Vancouver Vice – Weiss beer based cocktail with [[gin]], [[bitters]], [[Pimms]], [[citrus]] juices and strawberry honey syrup.<ref>Beer Wrangler {{cite web |url=http://www.beerwrangler.com/a-perfect-beer-cocktail-for-summer-the-vancouver-vice/ |title=A perfect beer cocktail for the summer |access-date=2018-09-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918230901/http://www.beerwrangler.com/a-perfect-beer-cocktail-for-summer-the-vancouver-vice/ |archive-date=2018-09-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| ==See also== | | ==Types of Beer Cocktails== |
| * [[Berliner Weisse]]
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| * [[Wassail]]
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| * [[List of cocktails]]
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| ==References== | | ===Shandy=== |
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| | A [[shandy]] is a classic beer cocktail made by mixing beer with a non-alcoholic beverage, typically [[lemonade]] or [[ginger ale]]. It is a popular summer drink due to its light and refreshing taste. |
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| | Originating from [[Mexico]], the [[michelada]] is a spicy beer cocktail made with beer, [[lime juice]], assorted sauces (often [[Worcestershire sauce]] or [[soy sauce]]), [[spices]], and [[chili peppers]]. It is often served in a salt-rimmed glass. |
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| [[Category:Beer culture]] | | ===Black and Tan=== |
| [[Category:Lists of cocktails|Beer]] | | A [[black and tan]] is a layered beer cocktail made by carefully pouring a pale beer, such as a [[pale ale]] or [[lager]], and then floating a darker beer, like a [[stout]] or [[porter]], on top. The result is a visually appealing drink with distinct layers. |
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| | The [[boilermaker]] is a simple beer cocktail that consists of a glass of beer and a shot of whiskey. The whiskey can be consumed separately or dropped into the beer, depending on personal preference. |
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| | ===Radler=== |
| | A [[radler]] is similar to a shandy and is made by mixing beer with a citrus-flavored soda, such as [[lemon-lime soda]]. It is a popular drink in [[Germany]] and other parts of Europe. |
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| | ==Preparation== |
| | The preparation of beer cocktails varies depending on the recipe. Some require careful layering, while others involve simple mixing. The choice of beer is crucial, as it can significantly affect the flavor profile of the cocktail. Light beers are often used for their mild taste, while darker beers can add depth and richness. |
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| | ==Cultural Significance== |
| | Beer cocktails hold cultural significance in many regions. In Mexico, the michelada is a staple at social gatherings and is often enjoyed with spicy foods. In Europe, shandies and radlers are popular during the summer months, providing a refreshing alternative to traditional beer. |
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| | ==Related Pages== |
| | * [[Cocktail]] |
| | * [[Beer]] |
| | * [[Mixed drink]] |
| | * [[Alcoholic beverage]] |
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A mixed drink made with beer and other ingredients
A beer cocktail is a mixed drink that combines beer with other ingredients, such as spirits, liqueurs, syrups, or fruit juices. These cocktails are known for their refreshing qualities and are popular in various cultures around the world. Beer cocktails can range from simple mixtures to complex concoctions, offering a wide array of flavors and experiences.
History
The concept of mixing beer with other ingredients dates back centuries. In medieval Europe, it was common to mix beer with herbs and spices to enhance its flavor. Over time, the practice evolved, and by the 19th century, beer cocktails became more sophisticated, incorporating a variety of ingredients.
Types of Beer Cocktails
Beer cocktails can be categorized based on their ingredients and preparation methods. Some popular types include:
Shandy
A shandy is a classic beer cocktail made by mixing beer with a non-alcoholic beverage, typically lemonade or ginger ale. It is a popular summer drink due to its light and refreshing taste.
Michelada
Originating from Mexico, the michelada is a spicy beer cocktail made with beer, lime juice, assorted sauces (often Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce), spices, and chili peppers. It is often served in a salt-rimmed glass.
Black and Tan
A black and tan is a layered beer cocktail made by carefully pouring a pale beer, such as a pale ale or lager, and then floating a darker beer, like a stout or porter, on top. The result is a visually appealing drink with distinct layers.
Boilermaker
The boilermaker is a simple beer cocktail that consists of a glass of beer and a shot of whiskey. The whiskey can be consumed separately or dropped into the beer, depending on personal preference.
Radler
A radler is similar to a shandy and is made by mixing beer with a citrus-flavored soda, such as lemon-lime soda. It is a popular drink in Germany and other parts of Europe.
Preparation
The preparation of beer cocktails varies depending on the recipe. Some require careful layering, while others involve simple mixing. The choice of beer is crucial, as it can significantly affect the flavor profile of the cocktail. Light beers are often used for their mild taste, while darker beers can add depth and richness.
Cultural Significance
Beer cocktails hold cultural significance in many regions. In Mexico, the michelada is a staple at social gatherings and is often enjoyed with spicy foods. In Europe, shandies and radlers are popular during the summer months, providing a refreshing alternative to traditional beer.
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