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There’s nothing more classic American than sitting down to watch the Super Bowl with chips, dip, burgers and beer. This Sunday, starting mid-afternoon, just think of all the homes and bars packed with people doing just that same thing at the exact same time. You’re probably going to be one of them.
So, in honor of the Super Bowl and the tradition of beer, let’s take it out of its pure form and highlight the versatility of mixing and drinking with beer by looking at a few cocktail recipes that are spicing it up.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Basic yet stiff, this cocktail keeps things classic with a touch of creaminess. Mix Pimm’s Liqueur, Scotch and lemon juice. Top the tall glass with fresh beer foam to cut the strength with refreshing smoothness.
Muddy Puddle
Is it dessert or is it a drink? Who cares, anything that tastes this close to a chocolate turtle is worth every sip. This combination mingles espresso, caramel bourbon, chocolate stout and peanut dust.
Teacher Creature
Key to this drink, and most beer cocktails for that matter, is to remember ice and creamy, blended beer often don’t go well together. Blending a drink with beer, even worse. Add half a shot of blended Scotch to a Scottish Ale and then drizzle half a shot of Drambuie over the top. Stir and sip.
Baltimore Zoo
Is Long Island Ice Tea a thing of your underage past? This variation of the liquor heavy classic might just change your mind. Combine one shot tequila, one shot light rum, one shot gin, one shot triple sec, a dash of sweet and sour plus a splash of beer.
Michelada
This classic Mexican combination plays with common Bloody Mary ingredients minus tomato juice. Pour your favorite beer, add lemon juice, two dashes of Worcestershire, a dash of soy sauce, a dash of Tabasco sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix in a tall glass with ice and serve.
OnMilwaukee.com staff writer Maureen Post grew up in Wauwatosa. A lover of international and urban culture, Maureen received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After living on the east side of Madison for several years, Maureen returned to Milwaukee in 2006.
After a brief stint of travel, Maureen joined OnMilwaukee.com as the city’s oldest intern and has been hooked ever since. Combining her three key infatuations, Milwaukee’s great music, incredible food and inspiring art (and yes, in that order), Maureen’s job just about fits her perfectly.
Residing in Bay View, Maureen vehemently believes the city can become fresh and new with a simple move across town.
