Must Mix: Beer Cocktails for National Beer Day
By Chilled Magazine
On April 7th, 1933, the U.S. took the first step toward ending Prohibition by legalizing beer.
Celebrate more than 80 years of freedom to make, sell and drink delicious beer on National Beer Day with a tasty twist on your favorite brew with these cocktails from Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Drambuie and Monkey Shoulder Whisky.
Sailor Jerry Throw Shade
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Sailor Jerry Rum
- Juice of Half a Lime
- 1 1/2 Parts Simple Syrup
- 8 Mint Leaves
- Amber Lager
Preparation: Muddle simple syrup & mint. Add Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and shake over ice. Double strain. Serve in beer mug or pint glass on the rocks. Top with Amber Lager. Garnish with lime and mint.
The Backyard Bouie
Ingredients:
- 1 part Drambuie
- 2 parts Grapefruit Juice
- 4 Mint Leaves
- 3 parts Weissbier
Preparation: Lightly shake Drambuie, grapefruit juice and mint leaves together. Add beer to the shaker before straining over ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Monkey Shoulder Ginger Brewsky
Ingredients:
- 1 part Monkey Shoulder
- 3/4 part Ginger Syrup
- 3/4 part Fresh Lemon Juice
- Beer
Preparation: Add all ingredients other than beer to shaker. Shake well with ice. Strain into glass and top with beer.