The festive season calls for more than just the usual drinks; it’s the perfect time to shake things up. A beer cocktail is a fun, refreshing, and creative way to add sparkle to your celebrations. From fruity blends to bold twists, these seven recipes will bring extra cheer to your festive gatherings.

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Brewcifer by Tanisha Bhatia, Mixologist, Simba Beer & ZigZag Vodka

A bold espresso-inspired beer cocktail where vodka, coconut water, and coffee meet crisp Simba Lager. Perfect for caffeine lovers.

Ingredients:

• Vodka – 30 ml
• Coconut Water – 60 ml
• Sugar – 10 ml
• Espresso – 1 shot
• Simba Lager – to top
• Ice – as needed

Method:

1. Put vodka, coconut water, sugar, and espresso into a chilled glass
2. Stir gently and add ice
3. Serve it chilled. Top with Simba Lager

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Sundrew by Tanisha Bhatia, Mixologist, Simba Beer & ZigZag Vodka

A mango-forward delight with lemon, black salt, and vodka. Simba Lager rounds out this juicy, salty, and refreshing beer cocktail.

Ingredients:

• Mango Pure – 60 ml
• Lemon Juice – 20 ml
• Black Salt – ½ bar spoon (plus more to rim glass)
• Vodka – 30 ml
• Simba Lager – to top
• Ice – as needed

Method:

1. Use black salt to rim a glass
2. Take mango puree, lemon juice, black salt, and vodka with ice, shake it well
3. Strain into the salt-rimmed glass
4. Top with Simba Lager and serve chilled

Lion’s Blush by Tanisha Bhatia, Mixologist, Simba Beer & ZigZag Vodka

A fruity, floral refresher that roars with flavor. This beer cocktail blends gin, strawberries, and Simba Wit for a light and breezy sip.

Ingredients:

• Fresh Strawberries – 4-5 pieces
• Fresh Lime Juice – 20 ml
• Gin – 30 ml
• Sugar – a touch (optional)
• Simba Wit – to top
• Ice – as needed

Method:

1. In a shaker, muddle the strawberries
2. Add lime juice, gin, and a little touch of sugar
3. Shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass
4. Top with Simba Wit and serve

Booze Mary by Ching Lamngaiching – Mixologist Aldila, Conrad Pune

A spicy twist on the classic Bloody Mary, this version uses lager instead of vodka, delivering a bold beer cocktail with a fiery kick.

Ingredients:

• Cayenne Pepper- ½ tsp
• Lime Juice- 15ml
• Worcestershire Sauce- 2 dashes
• Tabasco- 2 dashes
• Black Pepper
• Lager Beer- 330ml

Method:

1. In a mixing glass, add lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, cayenne pepper, and cracked black pepper.
2. Stir gently to blend the flavours.
3. Fill a tall glass with ice.
4. Pour the spiced mixture over the ice and top with chilled lager beer.
5. Stir lightly to combine without losing effervescence.
6. Garnish with a celery stick or lime wedge for added flair.

Yuzu Shandy by Ching Lamngaiching – Mixologist Aldila, Conrad Pune

A citrusy refreshment blending yuzu, lemonade, and lager. This beer cocktail is crisp, tangy, and perfect for sunny afternoons.

Ingredients:

• Kosher Salt (Rim)
• Homemade Yuzu Sacrum – 30 ml
• Lemon Juice – 15ml
• Lager Beer – 150 ml
• Lemonade – 90ml

Method:

1. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled highball glass and dip the rim into kosher salt.
2. In a shaker or mixing glass, combine yuzu sacrum, fresh lemon juice, and lemonade. Stir gently.
3. Fill the prepared glass with ice.
4. Pour the citrus mixture over the ice.
5. Top with chilled lager beer and stir gently to combine.
6.  Garnish with a thin lemon wheel or a twist of yuzu peel.

Jungle Jam by Tanisha Bhatia, Mixologist, Simba Beer & ZigZag Vodka

Take a tropical escape with pineapple, ginger, and coriander shaken with rum, then topped with Simba Lager for a lively beer cocktail.

Ingredients:

• White Rum – 30 ml
• Pineapple Juice – 30 ml
• Lime Juice – 10 ml
• Ginger Juice – 10 ml (or ¼ piece fresh ginger)
• Coriander – 3-4 sticks
• Simba Lager – to top
• Ice – as needed

Method:

1. Add rum, juices, and coriander to a shaker
2. Muddle if using fresh ginger
3. Shake with ice, strain into a glass
4. Top with Simba Lager and enjoy chilled

Lagerita on the Rocks by Ching Lamngaiching – Mixologist Aldila, Conrad Pune

A tequila margarita topped with lager beer, this beer cocktail balances tart lime, sweet Cointreau, and the smooth finish of beer.

Ingredients:

• Tequila- 45ml
• Lime Juice- 20ml
• Cointreau- 15ml
• Lager Beer- 120ml

Method:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.
2. Shake briefly to chill and blend the flavours.
3. Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.
4. Strain the mixture into the glass.
5. Top with chilled lager beer and stir gently to combine.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel or a salted rim, as preferred.

So, This Festive Season

This festive season, swap the ordinary pint for something playful and inventive. These beer cocktails are easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet evening, they’ll keep the celebrations spirited. Just remember to sip responsibly and enjoy the cheer.