Beer Cocktail Recipes

Ever considered adding beer to your cocktails? Everybody is doing it. Allrecipes has 30 recipes for beer cocktail (or beertails!) to get you started off right.

Staff Picks

Shandy

Rating: 4.43 stars
5
This makes for a luscious beer with a hint of lemonade.
By Chocoholic

Nova Scotia Beer Warmer

Rating: 4 stars
4
It gets cold here in Nova Scotia in the winter and we love our beer, so put a little heat to a cool drink to warm you up for that walk home from the bar.
By BOATER RON

John's Tasty German Cherry Beer

Rating: 4.08 stars
11
This drink is remarkable! I used to order it at my favorite bar in Gelnhausen, Germany! If you don't like the taste of beer alone, you will love this drink!
By ERLENSEE_GERMANY

Strawberry Beer Margaritas

Rating: 4.64 stars
7
Beer margaritas get a flavorful twist with strawberries! Change the flavors by changing the fruit. Mangoes or raspberries work nicely as well!
By Arizona Desert Flower

Beer Margaritas

Rating: 4.75 stars
957
Who would believe that beer would be the perfect solution to eradicating fluorescent green margaritas? Well, it is! Best to use not-so-micro brews to avoid an overpowering beer flavor. Use the limeade can to measure the ingredients, and adjust with extra water if the mixture seems too sweet. Straining the pulp is always a good idea, unless, of course, you like pulp!
By big surprise

Beermosa

Rating: 4 stars
5
Beer replaces the champagne in this cocktail.
By kellieann

Stout and Ale

Rating: 4.71 stars
8
Called a "half and half" in Ireland, this pint is filled halfway with lager on the bottom with a float of Guinness® on top.
By Christina

Summer Beer II

Rating: 4.67 stars
146
Fun to serve in the summer for special gatherings or cocktail parties. Given to me from Dottie, a long time friend and sorority sister. Garnish with lemon slices and sprigs of mint.
By PJ's kitchen

Beergarita

Rating: 5 stars
2
My mum taught me how to make these and I have been hooked ever since.
By Jodean Seniuk

Beer Floats

Rating: 4.5 stars
2
Depending on whom you talk to, making ice cream floats with beer is either a genius idea, or a horrible mistake. The key is to choose a beer that's on the toasty, malty, sweeter side, and stay away from beers that are too hoppy, dry, and bitter. Here I pair coffee ice cream with stout and vanilla, the safest option, with a Belgian raspberry sour (or any fruity beer). I'd make a small test glass first, to make sure it works for your palate.
By Chef John

Micheladas with Tajin

Rating: 5 stars
3
Micheladas came from the words 'mi chela helada' which translates into 'my cold beer'. Micheladas originated in Mexico and now there are many different recipes. Dark beer, normally XX Cerveza is the norm in Mexico, but you can use any beer you like. This is a basic recipe with optional add-ons. With or without them, Micheladas are delicious. Garnish with a tamarind candy straw and additional lime wedges.
By Yoly

Granny Smackers

Rating: 4.53 stars
14
A tart drink similar to hard lemonade, but made with beer and vodka.
By KASSIEKENNETT
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Inspiration and Ideas

Nova Scotia Beer Warmer

Nova Scotia Beer Warmer
Rating: Unrated
4
"It gets cold here in Nova Scotia in the winter and we love our beer, so add a little heat to a cool drink to warm you up!" – BOATER RON
10 Refreshing Beer Cocktails

10 Refreshing Beer Cocktails
We've rounded up recipes for micheladas, beer margaritas, shandies, and more for your sipping pleasure. 
JoeDogg's Spicy Red Beer

JoeDogg's Spicy Red Beer
Rating: Unrated
25
Chef John's Michelada

Chef John's Michelada
Rating: Unrated
2
Radler

Radler
Rating: Unrated
2
Yummy Margaritas

Yummy Margaritas
Rating: Unrated
35

The Brunch Box

Rating: 5 stars
1

From Brad Thomas Parsons' book, Amaro (Ten Speed Press), this riff on the Lunch Box cocktail was a collaboration with a Chicago bartender. The hint of orange peel flavor in the digestif makes it perfect for breakfast, and it complements the fresh grapefruit juice.

More Beer Cocktail Recipes

Corona® Sunrise

Tequila sunrise but with Corona® and lime... drink responsibly!
By Soup Loving Nicole

Beer Margaritas

Rating: 4.75 stars
949
Who would believe that beer would be the perfect solution to eradicating fluorescent green margaritas? Well, it is! Best to use not-so-micro brews to avoid an overpowering beer flavor. Use the limeade can to measure the ingredients, and adjust with extra water if the mixture seems too sweet. Straining the pulp is always a good idea, unless, of course, you like pulp!
By big surprise

Flaming Doctor Pepper I

Rating: 4.69 stars
14
This drink is actually considered a shooter, meaning don't hold back, guzzle it down. But be careful because of the 151, that is how it is able to catch on fire, hence the name.
By SARAH COOPER

Summer Beer I

Rating: 4.55 stars
56
Lemonade with a kick!
By Angi Bensman

Beergarita

Rating: 5 stars
2
My mum taught me how to make these and I have been hooked ever since.
By Jodean Seniuk

Hop, Skip, and Go Naked

Rating: 4.5 stars
24
A quick, inexpensive, good tasting, inhibitor breaking, outdoor party making drink for adults. Best if made with cheap beer and whiskey. Give your car keys to a responsible sober adult BEFORE drinking.
By Sharon

Micheladas with Tajin

Rating: 5 stars
3
Micheladas came from the words 'mi chela helada' which translates into 'my cold beer'. Micheladas originated in Mexico and now there are many different recipes. Dark beer, normally XX Cerveza is the norm in Mexico, but you can use any beer you like. This is a basic recipe with optional add-ons. With or without them, Micheladas are delicious. Garnish with a tamarind candy straw and additional lime wedges.
By Yoly

Coronarita

Rating: 4.5 stars
2
This is a sassy margarita-type drink. You can make it by the pitcher and is easily doubled or more! So great on a hot summer day for a barbeque or just relaxing in the sun!
By Kristey Stoisor

Joe's Famous Michelada

Rating: 3.95 stars
16
This is my husband's recipe for a michelada, a Mexican beer cocktail. He sampled many of them from almost all the Mexican restaurants here in town...and came up with his own way of making them. Now he doesn't even bother ordering them out anymore.
By PoodleMom

Michelada

Rating: 2.78 stars
8
This recipe may sound a bit odd, but this is the best beer cocktail I have ever had. Very refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. Bet you can't drink just one. If you have sangrita, use it in place of the steak sauce.
By Allan Tedford

Beer Floats

Rating: 4.5 stars
2
Depending on whom you talk to, making ice cream floats with beer is either a genius idea, or a horrible mistake. The key is to choose a beer that's on the toasty, malty, sweeter side, and stay away from beers that are too hoppy, dry, and bitter. Here I pair coffee ice cream with stout and vanilla, the safest option, with a Belgian raspberry sour (or any fruity beer). I'd make a small test glass first, to make sure it works for your palate.
By Chef John

JoeDogg's Spicy Red Beer

Rating: 3.94 stars
25
This is a delicious addition to any meal or just by itself anytime day or night. Yummy and satisfying not to mention the health benefits.
By JoeDogg

Delicious Spicy Micheladas

Rating: 4.5 stars
5
A Mexican favorite, the michelada is a simple way to make a cheap Mexican beer into a delicious drink that will quickly become a party favorite. I recommend a cheap Mexican beer such as Modelo® or Tecate® for best taste and to stay true to the michelada concept. Best served at a Mexican food barbecue alongside fajitas, Mexican rice, guacamole, salsa, and so on with family and friends!
By akjayincolorado

Irish Slammer

Rating: 4.68 stars
18
Tastes like a chocolate milkshake! This is a great beverage for St. Patrick's Day parties.
By Jennifer K

Frank the Tank's Red Dragon Ale

Rating: 5 stars
2
Brew your own beer with this extract recipe for an Irish Red Ale. This beer is fermented slowly for a rich flavor, so be patient!
By lounatic

Tajin® Michelada

I'm lucky enough to live in an area with a large Hispanic population and what seems like a Mexican restaurant or taqueria on every corner. They each have their own michelada recipe, and this is my version of my favorite. Maggi®Jugo seasoning can be found in the international aisle of your grocery store or Hispanic markets and provides an umami flavor. You may substitute soy sauce if necessary. Add more hot sauce if you prefer!
By France C

Irish Chocolate Stout

Rating: 5 stars
2
A very good traditional Irish stout made with chocolate malt.
By ctgravier

The Red-Headed Step Child

Rating: 3.4 stars
2
My friends and I came up with this drink about four years ago. We have had it at every party or BBQ ever since.
By Amalia

Irish Stout with Whiskey

Rating: 5 stars
1
Drop a 'bomb' of Irish whiskey into a glass of stout beer and get ready for a wild evening.
By Kevin

Half and Half Cocktail

Rating: 5 stars
1
The two-toned cocktail includes two great beers--a pale ale and a stout--for the best of both beer worlds.
By Allrecipes

Party Beer

Rating: 4 stars
1
Enjoy this refreshing drink at a party!
By Debi

Snail Pale

Rating: 4 stars
1
Making your own beer at home is a great hobby for the beer enthusiast. This recipe makes enough for a party, or just keep to you supplied with delicious pale ale of excellent quality.
By davy73

Pompous Mexican

Rating: 3 stars
3
A cocktail made from Mexican beer, gin and lemon juice. The ingredients complement each other: the beer smooths the gin, and the gin/lemon de-fizzes the beer. Make sure everything is cold before preparing. More is not better: Using more than a half shot of gin or lemon will ruin the flavor. Gins vary widely in flavor. While other gins can be used, the original gin used by the creator is Tanqueray. Don't use lime as a substitute for lemon.
By Jon C. Hodgson

Irish Cookie

This cocktail combines Guinness Stout, Baileys Irish Cream, a chocolate-mint mixer and a bit of cinnamon Goldschlager for a minty cookie taste.
By Anonymous
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