Beer Cooler Cocktail
Years ago, it was commonplace to find people sipping lemonade and shooting the breeze on their front porch or in the yard on a summer day. Our version of a nice tall cold one is more than lemonade, we’re all about kicking back with friends and family and sharing some good times while cooling off with a cocktail. We appreciate that for many it’s not a summer celebration without beer (summer patriotic holidays account for the highest sale of beer), but we wanted to incorporate the spirit of sharing a nice cold old fashioned lemonade – so we married the two for the perfect picnic “cooler”.
This twist on an old fashioned drink is a great way to cool off guests and get them in the mood to kick back and shoot the breeze.
FYI: For those interested in a non-alcoholic beverage, add some seltzer instead of tequila and beer.
Beer Cocktail Cooler (Makes 1 Cocktail)
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- ½ Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. simple syrup (you can substitute agave nectar, try ½- ¾ tsp.)
- 1 oz. tequila
- 5 oz. American brewed beer
Preparation:
- Make simple syrup by mixing equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat on medium heat until sugar dissolves. Cool, pour into container and refrigerate. (*Note, if you substitute agave nectar for simple syrup, skip previous steps and start here.)
- Juice lemons and limes. Add ice, citrus juices, simple syrup (agave nectar) and tequila to cocktail shaker. Shake well and pour into beer mug or cooler glass filled with ice. Add beer and stir.
- Serve with lemon wheel and straw.
Optional: Prepare citrus concentrate ahead of party by combining citrus juices and simple syrup (agave nectar). When ready to serve, pour over ice, add tequila, beer and straw; stir and serve.
