Enjoy the sunshine with Badger and Outland Summer Beer Cocktails

As the sun shines brighter and temperatures get hotter (although granted, temperamentally), there’s no better way to beat the heat and soak up the season than with refreshing summer beer cocktails.

We’re putting a twist on your favourite Badger and Outland beers, creating delightful concoctions that are sure to become your go-to drinks for every summer occasion.

Here are some irresistible recipes to try out…

Badger Elderflower Shandy

A shandy is a classic summer drink, and with Badger beers, it gets even better. For a vibrant and floral version, use Badger’s Golden Champion, known for its subtle elderflower and honey notes.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Badger Golden Champion
• 1 part elderflower lemonade
• Ice
• Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a glass with ice, pour in the elderflower lemonade, and top it off with Badger’s Golden Champion. Stir gently and garnish with lemon slices. The floral notes of the beer blend perfectly with the delicate sweetness of the elderflower lemonade.

Outland Tropical Beer Punch

Outland’s Hazy IPA, with its bold hoppy flavour and refreshingly tropical fruit notes, makes an excellent base for a tropical beer punch. This cocktail is perfect for backyard barbecues or lounging by the pool.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of Outland Hazy IPA
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup coconut rum
• Pineapple slices and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pitcher, combine the Outland Hazy IPA, pineapple juice, orange juice, and coconut rum. Stir well and serve over ice. Garnish each glass with a pineapple slice and a sprig of mint for an added tropical touch.

Badger Honey Beer Lemonade

For a refreshing and slightly sweet twist, use Badger’s Fursty Ferret Amber Ale to create a delightful honey beer lemonade.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Badger Fursty Ferret Amber Ale
• 1 part homemade honey lemonade (lemon juice, water, and honey)
• Ice
• Lemon wedges and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Mix Badger’s Fursty Ferret with homemade honey lemonade in a glass filled with ice. Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wedge and mint leaves. The full-bodied, biscuity notes of the Fursty Ferret complement the sweetness of the honey lemonade, making this drink perfect for those hot summer days.

Outland Ginger Berry Cooler

For a berry-infused delight, Outland’s Ginger Pale Ale, with its spicy ginger notes, serves as a perfect foundation.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of Outland Ginger Pale Ale
• 1/2 cup mixed berry juice
• Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Ice

Instructions:

Combine the Outland Ginger Pale Ale and mixed berry juice in a glass filled with ice. Add a handful of fresh berries for a colourful and tasty garnish. The ginger notes from the ale add a zesty kick to the berry sweetness, making it a refreshing summer cooler.

Badger Peach Ale Fizz

Add a fruity twist to your summer cocktail lineup with Badger’s Golden Glory, known for its bold peach notes.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Badger Golden Glory Peach Ale
• 1/2 cup peach nectar
• 1/2 cup sparkling water
• Fresh peach slices
• Ice
• Mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a glass with ice and add peach nectar and sparkling water. Top with Badger’s Golden Glory. Stir gently and garnish with fresh peach slices and mint leaves. This cocktail combines the sweetness of peaches with the refreshing effervescence of the ale, making it perfect for a hot summer day.

Share a Summer Beer Cocktail Today

This summer, let Badger and Outland beers be the stars of your cocktail menu. These creative recipes are sure to refresh and impress, making your sunny days even more enjoyable.

Enjoy, and if you have your own cocktail creations, please do share them with us!