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Texican · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 1:59 am Post subject: Beer Kocktail

Why kocktail? Because cocktail is a terrible name for a drink. Laughing

Though Summer is officially over, we still have many warm days ahead of us. At the end of these days, a cold mixed drink sure is nice.

So awhile back, a friend of mine which we often gift each other different kinds of beers, once gave me the ingredients for his favorite mixed drink; beer and tomato juice. Sadly, his beer of choice is Keystone Light. Not a whole lot going on there taste-wise.
So I thought to myself, "What can I do to bring some flavor to this?"
After a bit of *ahem* research, I found a suitable replacement.

Karbach's Lemon and Ginger Radler. While this is my favorite choice, if you prefer something more tart, a Berliner Weisse or Gose style will also work but PLEASE, no lite beers. (Okay, Bud Light Lime could work in a pinch.)
The same applies to the juice. V8 or Clamato (my favorite) also works well.
To bring another dimension, I add fresh basil to the flavor profile.

The ingredients:
Beer
Juice
Basil
Ice

Directions:
In a large glass, place several basil leaves into it and crush them with a muddling stick, the round handle end of a kitchen utensil or the back of a spoon.

Then, pour some beer into the glass to allow the bubbles to effervesce the oils out of the basil leaves. Then pour in some juice. The ratios are a matter of personal taste. I prefer around two parts beer to one part of juice.
The basil leaves can be left in or removed with a fork.
Give it a few stirs, add ice to fill the glass and maybe a straw.

Kick back and enjoy.
PROSIT!
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Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12840

Cheers! Looks good like a michilada but with basil.
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Texican · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 1:58 pm Post subject:

Thanks Tyler! Yes, it is very similar.
While micheladas are delicious, there are so many ingredients the beer is basically irrelevant. I wanted something where the beer could bring its own flavor and character to the drink. Plus, this is a much simpler recipe.
Though some Sal Y Limon or Treches rimming the glass would be nice. Wink

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shallowsport · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 4:03 pm Post subject:

Another "Beer Mixer" is "grapefruit juice and beer".
Pourthe GFJ in a glass first. Fill the glass no more the 1/4 full.
Add your favorite beer & ice the stir.
Find this to be a very refreshing drink.
Caution - Do Not try this with OJ....tastes terrible.
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