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title: "20 Selected Beer Cocktail Recipes to Prepare and Enjoy at Home"
description: "Until recently, beer had not quite made its way into the sometimes exclusive world of cocktails, even though it possesses a diversity of flavors that has not gone unnoticed. Discover 20 selected beer cocktail recipes to prepare at home."
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# 20 Selected Beer Cocktail Recipes to Prepare and Enjoy at Home

Until recently, beer had not quite made its way into the sometimes exclusive world of cocktails, even though it possesses a diversity of flavors and a complexity of characteristics that has not gone unnoticed by those who enjoy these beverages.

![Beer cocktails](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Cocteles_con_cerveza.jpg)*Beer cocktails*

The great variety and diversity of [craft beer](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/what-is-beer-and-how-is-it-brewed-definition-ingredients-and-basic-processes/), combined with its innate ability to surprise and its reputation as one of the most refreshing beverages, makes it a perfect ingredient for developing some of the beer cocktail recipes we will explore below.

## Beer Cocktail Recipes with Fruit

Beer and fruit cocktails are beverages that combine beer with fresh fruits, juices and/or natural pulps to enhance or create a synergy of unique, delicious and easy-to-prepare flavors.

### 1. Raspberry Lemonade

Made with fresh raspberries, cherry Fruit Beer, lemon concentrate and vodka.

![Beer cocktails: Raspberry Lemonade](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Raspberry_Lemonade.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 8 oz fresh raspberries
- 4 bottles of cherry Fruit Beer
- 1 liter lemon concentrate
- 4 oz vodka
- Frozen raspberries

**Preparation**

1. Mix the raspberries, beer, lemon concentrate (thawed) and vodka in a large pitcher.
2. Serve in a [Chalice glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/la-cerveza-vaso-a-vaso-caliz/) over ice and garnish with frozen raspberries.

### 2. Cool Cucumber Saison

Made with [Belgian Saison beer](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/saison-history-and-origins-of-the-beer-of-ancient-belgian-farmers/), lemon juice, cucumber slices and mint.

![Beer cocktails: Cool Cucumber Saison](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Cool-Cucumber-Saison.png)

**Ingredients**

- 5 oz Saison beer
- ½ oz lemon juice
- 2 cucumber slices
- 3 mint leaves
- Ice

**Preparation**

1. Place the lemon juice, cucumber and mint in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake.
2. Serve the lemon juice in a half-pint glass or a [Tulip glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/la-cerveza-vaso-a-vaso-tulipa/) and gently pour the beer.
3. Stir lightly and garnish with a lemon slice and a mint leaf.

### 3. Hefemelon Milk Shake

Delicious combination of German wheat beer, sweet melon and vanilla ice cream.

![Beer cocktails: Hefemelon Milk Shake](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Hefemelon_Milk_Shake.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 8 oz Hefeweizen beer
- 750 ml vanilla ice cream
- ½ sweet melon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla

**Preparation**

1. Cut the melon into pieces and divide into two portions. One will be frozen for 1 hour; the other will be sliced very thin for decoration.
2. Once the hour has passed, blend all the ingredients in a blender.
3. Garnish to taste and serve in a pint glass, adding a little more beer that will float on top of the cocktail.

### 4. Dirty Flower

A cocktail combining German wheat beer, grapefruit and lemon juices, gin and St-Germain liqueur.

![Beer cocktails: Dirty Flower](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Dirty_Flower_.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 6 bottles of Weissbier beer
- 6 oz gin
- 4½ oz St-Germain liqueur
- 3 oz grapefruit juice
- 3 oz lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Bitter orange peel

**Preparation**

1. In a large pitcher, add the grapefruit juice, gin, liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar and strips of bitter orange peel, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. Top up with the beer and stir gently. Serve in an [Old Fashioned glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/guia-de-vasos-y-copas-para-cocteles/).

### 5. Redneck Mother

An American cocktail with German Helles-style beer, grapefruit juice, gin and carbonated ginger ale.

![Beer cocktails: Redneck Mother](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Redneck_Mother.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 2 oz grapefruit juice
- 1 oz gin
- 1 bottle of Ginger Ale
- 1 bottle of Helles beer

**Preparation**

1. Mix the grapefruit juice and gin in a [Tulip glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/la-cerveza-vaso-a-vaso-tulipa/).
2. Fill up with the ginger ale and the beer.

### 6. Beer Mimosa

The beer version of the classic Mimosa cocktail, with [American IPA](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/english-ipa-vs-american-ipa-style-references-similarities-and-differences/) beer and grapefruit juice.

![Beer cocktails: Beer Mimosa](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Beer_Mimosa.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 330 ml American IPA beer
- 3 oz grapefruit juice
- A twist of grapefruit peel

**Preparation**

1. In an American pint glass, pour one third of the beer, then add the grapefruit juice and finally stir gently with a single turn.
2. Garnish with the grapefruit peel.

## Beer Cocktail Recipes with Whisky

Beer and whisky cocktails are beverages that combine beer with whisky and other ingredients to create drinks generally characterized by robust and complex flavors.

### 1. Steamroller

A cocktail made with [Anchor Steam beer](https://www.thebeertimes.com/la-historia-de-anchor-brewing-company/), St-Germain liqueur, lemon juice, rye whiskey and cherry liqueur.

![Beer cocktails: Steamroller](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Steamroller.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 12 oz California Common beer
- 1 oz St-Germain liqueur
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz rye whiskey
- ½ oz cherry liqueur
- Ice

**Preparation**

1. Mix the St-Germain liqueur, lemon juice, whiskey and cherry liqueur in a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill with ice and shake until the liquid is well chilled.
3. Strain into a pint glass and top up with the beer.

### 2. Weissen Sour

A blend of bourbon with Belgian Witbier beer, lemon juice and orange marmalade.

![Beer cocktails: Weissen Sour](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Weissen_Sour.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 2 oz Bourbon
- 2 oz Witbier beer
- 1 teaspoon orange marmalade
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ¼ oz simple syrup
- 2 strips of bitter orange peel
- Ice

**Preparation**

1. Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake gently.
2. Strain into an [Old Fashioned glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/guia-de-vasos-y-copas-para-cocteles/) with more ice and garnish with a lemon slice.

## Beer Cocktail Recipes with Gin

Beer and gin cocktails are beverages that combine beer with all kinds of gins and other ingredients with the aim of creating refreshing, summery drinks.

### 1. Beer’s Knees

A cocktail mixing German Weissbier beer, gin, lemon juice and honey.

![Beer cocktails: Beer](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Bees_Knees.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 3 oz Weissbier beer
- 1½ oz Gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- ½ oz honey
- 1 lemon slice

**Preparation**

1. Mix the gin, lemon juice and honey in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously and strain into a [pint glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/la-cerveza-vaso-a-vaso-pinta-americana-shaker/) with ice to taste.
3. Top with the beer and garnish with the lemon slice.

### 2. Hop Collins

A classic revisited with beer, using [American IPA](https://www.thebeertimes.com/recetas-de-cervezas-ipa-india-pale-ale/), gin and lemon juice.

![Beer cocktails: Hop Collins](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Hop_Collins.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 3 oz American IPA beer
- 2 oz dry Gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup (1:1 water and sugar)
- Raspberries for garnish
- Ice

**Preparation**

1. Chill the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously and serve in a tall [Collins glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/guia-de-vasos-y-copas-para-cocteles/) with a couple of ice cubes.
3. Gently add the beer until the glass is full. Garnish with raspberries.

## Beer Cocktail Recipes with Tequila

Beer and tequila cocktails are beverages that combine beer with tequila and other ingredients such as lemon juice or agave syrup to create refreshing drinks inspired by Mexican tradition.

### 1. Cruella de Ville

A generous combination of Pale Lager beer, tequila, Grand Marnier, lemon and orange juices.

![Beer cocktails: Cruella de Ville](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Cruella_de_Ville.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 6 bottles of Pale Lager beer
- 6 oz Tequila
- 6 oz lemon juice
- 6 oz orange juice
- 3 oz Grand Marnier

**Preparation**

1. Combine the tequila, lemon and orange juice with the Grand Marnier in a pitcher.
2. Add the bottles of beer and mix vigorously.
3. Serve immediately in a [Snifter glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/beer-glassware-snifter-glass/).

### 2. Beergarita

The [classic Mexican-inspired](https://www.thebeertimes.com/es/caguama-la-medida-mexicana-los-bebedores-cerveza/) version with [American Amber Ale](https://www.thebeertimes.com/rogue-american-amber-ale-notas-de-cata/) beer, lemon juice and tequila.

![Beer cocktails: Beergarita](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Beergarita.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 4 bottles of American Amber Ale beer
- 12 oz frozen lemon concentrate
- 8 oz Tequila
- Lemon slices
- Salt

**Preparation**

1. Mix the beer, tequila and lemon concentrate in a large pitcher, ensuring the concentrate is fully incorporated.
2. Run a lemon slice around the rim of each glass and dip it in salt.
3. Pour the mix into [Old Fashioned glasses](https://www.thebeertimes.com/guia-de-vasos-y-copas-para-cocteles/) and garnish with a lemon slice.

### 3. El Matador

Delicious blend of [Pilsner beer](https://www.thebeertimes.com/cerveza-pilsner-para-todo-el-mundo/), tequila, lemon juice and agave syrup, with strawberries and basil leaves.

![Beer cocktails: El Matador](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/El_Matador.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 2 oz Tequila
- 2 oz Pilsner-style beer
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ oz maple or agave syrup
- 2 strawberries and 4 basil leaves
- 1 handful of ice
- Salt and basil leaves (for garnish)

**Preparation**

1. Muddle the strawberries and basil in the cocktail shaker.
2. Shake with ice and strain through a fine strainer into a [pint glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/la-cerveza-vaso-a-vaso-pinta-americana-shaker/) filled with ice.
3. Top with the beer and garnish the rim with salt, half a strawberry and basil leaves.

### 4. Aldea Margarita

A novel cocktail based on German [Gose beer](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/history-of-the-gose-beer-style/), tequila and Mexican tajín.

![Beer cocktails: Aldea Margarita](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Aldea_Margarita.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 5 oz [Gose beer](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/history-of-the-gose-beer-style/)
- 2 oz reposado Tequila
- 1 lime
- Tajín chili powder

**Preparation**

1. Moisten the rim of an [American pint glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/la-cerveza-vaso-a-vaso-pinta-americana-shaker/) with the lime and coat with the chili powder.
2. Add the tequila, then the Gose beer and stir gently.

## More Beer Cocktail Recipes?

Beer cocktails are probably one of the fastest-growing categories today, supported by the hundreds of [beer varieties and styles](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/beer-types-origin-and-styles/) available and the potential to combine them with various spirits, juices, fruits, herbs and spices to create drinks with unique aromas and flavors.

### 1. Zesty Ginger

A balanced combination of Pilsner beer and Ginger Ale, with lemon juice and a touch of sugar.

![Beer cocktails: Zesty Ginger](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Zesty_Ginger.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 12 oz Pilsner beer
- 12 oz Ginger Ale
- Juice of 4 lemons
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Ice

**Preparation**

1. Put all the ingredients in a pitcher and mix.
2. Serve in an [Old Fashioned glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/guia-de-vasos-y-copas-para-cocteles/).

### 2. Black and Tan

A century-old cocktail that never goes out of style, made with equal parts dark beer and pale ale.

![Beer cocktails: Black and Tan](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Black_and_Tan.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 8 oz [Stout beer](https://www.thebeertimes.com/que-es-una-stout-referencias-de-estilo/)
- 8 oz Pale Ale beer

**Preparation**

1. In an [English pint glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/la-cerveza-vaso-a-vaso-pinta-imperial-nonick/), gently pour the Pale Ale first, trying not to generate foam.
2. Then pour the Stout gently, using an inverted spoon to soften the flow, generating a little foam at the end to crown the glass.

### 3. Lemon Shandy

A traditional shandy based on Pilsner beer, lemon juice, a touch of sparkling water and sugar.

![Lemon Shandy](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Lemon_Shandy.jpeg)

**Ingredients**

- 4 bottles of Pilsner beer
- 6 oz sparkling water
- 6 oz lemon juice
- 4 oz sugar

**Preparation**

1. Mix water and sugar and heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Place the liquid in the refrigerator until cooled.
3. In a small pitcher, mix the sugar water with the lemon juice.
4. In each [Pilsner glass](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/beer-glassware-pilsner-glass/), add the beer and top up with 2 oz of the sugar-lemon mixture. Serve immediately.

### 4. Sidewalker

A more sophisticated combination with apple brandy, apple cider vinegar, [Witbier beer](https://www.thebeertimes.com/5-consejos-para-elaborar-mejores-cervezas-witbier/) and lemon juice.

![Beer cocktails: Sidewalker](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Sidewalker.png)

**Ingredients**

- 3 bottles of Witbier beer
- 10 oz apple brandy
- 10 oz lemon juice
- 6 oz pure maple syrup
- 6 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 6 oz very cold sparkling water
- 1 handful of ice
- 8 lemon slices

**Preparation**

1. In a large pitcher, combine the first 4 ingredients and mix.
2. Add 250 grams of ice and let cool for 2 hours.
3. Slowly add the beer and sparkling water.
4. Divide into [Old Fashioned glasses](https://www.thebeertimes.com/guia-de-vasos-y-copas-para-cocteles/) filled with ice, garnish with lemon slices and serve.

### 5. Black Velvet

Another revisited classic, made with equal parts Sweet Stout beer and Champagne.

![Beer cocktails: Black Velvet](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Black_Velvet.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 4 oz Sweet Stout beer
- 4 oz Champagne

**Preparation**

1. Fill half a [Tulip](https://www.thebeertimes.com/la-cerveza-vaso-a-vaso-tulipa/) or Champagne glass with the beer, trying not to generate foam.
2. Very gently pour the Champagne until the glass is full.

### 6. Candy Apple

Served cold in summer or warm in winter, made with Brown Ale beer, [apple cider](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/what-is-cider-history-production-varieties-characteristics/) and a touch of cinnamon.

![Beer cocktails: Candy Apple](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Candy_Apple.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 1 bottle of Brown Ale beer
- 4 oz dry or semi-dry cider
- Cinnamon sticks

**Preparation**

1. In an English pint glass, pour the entire bottle of beer and then add the cider until the glass is full.
2. Stir gently and garnish to taste with the cinnamon sticks.

### 7. Fruity Beer Float

A beer cocktail classic, this time based on peach [Fruit Lambic](https://www.thebeertimes.com/take-a-walk-on-the-wild-side-lambic-el-estilo-de-cerveza-mas-antiguo-del-mundo/) and mango ice cream.

![Beer cocktails: Fruity Beer Float](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Fruity_Beer_Float.jpg)

**Ingredients**

- 4 oz peach Fruit Lambic
- One scoop of mango ice cream

**Preparation**

1. In an ice cream bowl or wide glass, pour the [Lambic](https://www.thebeertimes.com/lambic-vs-gueuze-referencias-estilo/) beer.
2. Add a generous scoop or two floats of ice cream, carefully placing them on top of the beer.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

### 1. What type of beer is best for refreshing cocktails?

Light beers such as Light Lager, Pilsner or Witbier are usually the most recommended for summery combinations, as they add freshness without overpowering the flavor of juices or fruits. Beers with citrus or spiced notes also work very well.

### 2. Can you make beer cocktails without alcohol?

Non-alcoholic beers are an excellent option for creating lighter and more accessible versions. They can be used in classic recipes like shandys or beer mimosas, combined with natural juices while maintaining the aromatic complexity without the effects of alcohol.

### 3. Which spirits pair best with beer in cocktails?

Herbal liqueurs (such as St-Germain or Chartreuse), fresh spirits (such as gin and tequila) and more robust ones (such as whisky or dark rum) pair best. The choice depends on the beer style: an IPA pairs well with gin, while a Stout complements whisky or rum.

### 4. What mistakes should you avoid when making beer cocktails?

One of the most common mistakes is shaking the beer in a cocktail shaker, which generates too much foam and alters the texture. Prepare the other ingredients in the shaker and add the beer at the end, pouring it gently. Another mistake is using overly bitter or high-alcohol beers without balancing them.

### 5. What glassware is recommended for serving beer cocktails?

Glassware varies by recipe style. Tulip or Snifter glasses are ideal for aromatic cocktails with Belgian beers, while pint or Collins glasses work well for fresh and fruity mixes. Champagne flutes or Chalice glasses add elegance to more sophisticated versions like the Black Velvet.

## Recommended

- [How Is the IBU of a Beer Calculated in the Laboratory?](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/how-is-the-international-bitterness-unit-ibu-calculated-in-a-laboratory/)
- [The 10 Best-Selling Spanish Beers Today](https://www.thebeertimes.com/10-cervezas-mas-vendidas-espana/)