It’s International Beer Day! On the first Friday of every August, a global celebration of beer takes place. Whether you’re headed to a brewery or your own backyard, celebrate your favorite ale with a cold one, a beer cocktail and a beer-infused treat. Say cheers to this delicious beverage enjoyed around the world. Próst!
Summer Shandy
This summer shandy only takes 5 minutes to make and requires two simple ingredients: lemonade and beer! You’ve got to nail the ratio, then it’s a great refreshing beverage on a hot summer day.
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Guinness Floats
Guinness floats are Irish coffee-inspired ice cream cocktails starring Guinness, Ireland’s most famous beer. Coffee ice cream, smooth stout beer and chocolate sauce make for an indulgent treat to enjoy on International Beer Day.
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Beer Cheese Dip
This easy Beer Cheese Dip is perfect for a beer celebration! Serve it with German-style pretzels or crusty bread to dip in this cheesy goodness.
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Beer Margaritas
Beeritas, or beer margaritas, are a fun and delicious way to celebrate International Beer Day. Made with Mexican lager and tequila, these are the ultimate summer sipper.
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Guinness Chocolate Cake
Feeling fancy? Chocolate Guinness Cake with Irish Buttercream is a delicious option for special occasions like International Beer Day. This rich and succulent chocolate cake has a delightful boozy frosting.
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Spaghett Drink
The Spaghett drink is a refreshing beer cocktail blending Miller High Life, bittersweet Aperol and lemon juice for a unique twist on the Aperol Spritz with the champagne of beers. It’s perfect for toasting International Beer Day!
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Baby Guinness Shots
Though there’s no beer in this recipe, it sure looks like it! Baby Guinness Shots are made of sweet coffee liqueur and velvety Irish cream. However, they do look just like a mini pint of the famous beer! How do you get that layer on top? It’s all in the technique!
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Corona Sunrise
Fizzy and flavorful, everyone will love this beer version of the Tequila Sunrise. Made right in the beer bottle, the Corona Sunrise has orange juice, tequila and grenadine syrup. This one is so easy for celebrating International Beer Day without dirtying a glass.
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Baked Guinness Donuts
These succulent and rich Baked Guinness Donuts are full of chocolatey flavor and slathered in a decadent Irish coffee glaze. Made with stout beer, these donuts have hints of vanilla and coffee and a whole lot of chocolate. You won’t even taste the beer.
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Beermosa
Unconventional yet surprisingly delicious, the Beermosa is an orange juice mimosa made with beer. It combines your favorite light beer with fresh, zesty orange juice. It’s a bubbly and refreshing drink for beer lovers on International Beer Day.
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Michelada
Savory and salty, the tomato-based Michelada is a delicious cocktail starring Mexican beer. Essentially a Bloody Mary made with lager beer, the Michelada is a beer drink you don’t want to miss this International Beer Day.
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Black Velvet
Smooth and bubbly at once, the Black Velvet drink is a classic Irish cocktail made with stout beer and champagne. This curious coupling is smooth with a tart edge and a touch of elegance.
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Ginger Pumpkin Beer Shandy
When pumpkin ale hits the shelves (and it already has in some stores…), it’s time to make shandies! This Fall Shandy uses pumpkin beer and ginger beer for a flavorful and bright beer cocktail. If you’re ready for fall, give this one a try on International Beer Day!
Get the Recipe: Ginger Pumpkin Beer Shandy
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