5 Unexpected Drinks to Make with Beer

National Beer Day is the perfect opportunity to explore beyond the pint glass. While there's nothing wrong with enjoying beer straight from the bottle or can, why not get creative with how you consume this beloved beverage? Here are five unexpected drinks that transform ordinary beer into extraordinary cocktails and mixers.

1. The Beermosa

Move over mimosas! This brunch-friendly drink combines the citrusy brightness of orange juice with the malty complexity of beer.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz wheat beer or light lager
• 2 oz fresh orange juice
• Orange slice for garnish

How to make it: Pour the orange juice into a champagne flute or tall glass, then slowly top with cold beer. Garnish with an orange slice. The wheat beer's light, slightly sweet profile complements the citrus perfectly.

2. Michelada Reimagined

This Mexican-inspired drink is savory, spicy, and surprisingly refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz lager or pilsner
• 1 oz lime juice
• ½ oz tomato juice
• 3-4 dashes hot sauce
• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• Tajin or salt for rim
• Lime wedge for garnish

How to make it: Rim a glass with Tajin or salt. Fill with ice, add lime juice, tomato juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. Top with beer and stir gently. Garnish with lime. This complex drink hits all the taste buds.

3. The Beer Mojito

This unexpected twist on a classic mojito adds effervescence and depth.

Ingredients:

• 8 mint leaves
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 1 oz white rum
• ½ oz lime juice
• 4 oz wheat beer or light lager
• Mint sprig for garnish

How to make it: Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in a glass. Add ice, rum, and lime juice. Top with beer and stir gently. Garnish with a mint sprig. The beer adds complexity that club soda can't match.

4. Summer Brew

A refreshing summer punch - perfect for the pool, lake or just because!!

Ingredients:

• 6 Beers (we prefer Mexican beer)
• 1 can of Frozen Lemonade OR Limeade concentrate (thawed)
• 1/2 cup of Vodka
• Limes for garnish

How to make it: Fill a glass with ice, add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Top with stout and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wheel. The coffee and chocolate notes from the stout complement the rum beautifully.

5. The IPA Paloma

A hoppy twist on the classic tequila drink that beer enthusiasts will love.

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz silver tequila
• 1 oz grapefruit juice
• ½ oz lime juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 3 oz IPA
• Grapefruit wedge for garnish
• Salt for rim (optional)

How to make it: If desired, salt half the rim of a glass. Fill with ice, add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Top with IPA and stir gently. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge. The bitterness of the IPA enhances the grapefruit's natural flavors.

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These creative beer cocktails are perfect for celebrating National Beer Day, but remember to enjoy responsibly. For those times when you want to indulge but minimize the after-effects, consider Unbooze—our after-alcohol supplement designed to support your body with essential vitamins, liver-supporting herbs, and adaptogens that help with those mental symptoms.

Whether you're sipping a classic pint or trying one of these unexpected beer concoctions, taking Unbooze after your last drink can help you wake up feeling more refreshed and ready to tackle the day after your National Beer Day celebrations.

Cheers to creative drinking and even better mornings after!