Our Favorite Winter-Themed Beer Cocktails
Hey there, winter warriors! As the temperatures drop and the nights grow longer, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with some delicious winter-themed beer cocktails.
These recipes are perfect for any winter gathering, whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just enjoying a quiet night by the fire.
Let’s dive into these warming and festive concoctions and toast to the winter season!
Winter Warmer Lager
Description
Warm up with this Winter Warmer Lager, a delightful mix of lager, cinnamon syrup, and a splash of apple brandy.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of lager
- 1 oz cinnamon syrup
- 1 oz apple brandy
Instructions
- Pour the lager into a glass.
- Add cinnamon syrup and apple brandy.
- Stir gently and enjoy the warmth.
Snowfall Stout
Description
Snowfall Stout combines the rich flavors of stout with the sweetness of vanilla and the coolness of peppermint schnapps.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of stout
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
Instructions
- Pour the stout into a glass.
- Add vanilla extract and peppermint schnapps.
- Stir gently.
Frosty Ale
Description
Frosty Ale is a refreshing winter drink made with pale ale, elderflower liqueur, and a hint of lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of pale ale
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the pale ale, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice in a glass.
- Stir gently and serve.
Gingerbread Porter
Description
Gingerbread Porter captures the essence of winter with gingerbread syrup and a dash of nutmeg in a rich porter.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of porter
- 1 oz gingerbread syrup
- Dash of nutmeg
Instructions
- Pour the porter into a glass.
- Add gingerbread syrup and a dash of nutmeg.
- Stir gently.
Cranberry Wheat Beer Punch
Description
This Cranberry Wheat Beer Punch is a fruity and festive mix of wheat beer, cranberry juice, and a touch of orange liqueur.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of wheat beer
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange liqueur
Instructions
- Mix the wheat beer, cranberry juice, and orange liqueur in a punch bowl.
- Serve chilled.
Spiced Christmas Ale
Description
Spiced Christmas Ale brings holiday cheer with Christmas ale, allspice, and a shot of dark rum.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of Christmas ale
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1 oz dark rum
Instructions
- Pour the Christmas ale into a glass.
- Add allspice and dark rum.
- Stir gently.
Nutty Winter Beer
Description
Nutty Winter Beer combines the richness of brown ale with hazelnut liqueur and a cinnamon stick.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of brown ale
- 1 oz hazelnut liqueur
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the brown ale and hazelnut liqueur in a glass.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Hot Beer Toddy
Description
Hot Beer Toddy is a warm and soothing drink made with warmed beer, honey, and lemon with a cinnamon stick.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of beer (warmed)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 lemon wedge
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the beer in a pot.
- Pour into a mug and add honey and lemon.
- Stir gently and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Dark Chocolate Stout Martini
Description
Dark Chocolate Stout Martini is a decadent cocktail combining stout, dark chocolate liqueur, and a splash of vodka.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of stout
- 1 oz dark chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz vodka
Instructions
- Mix the stout, dark chocolate liqueur, and vodka in a shaker.
- Pour into a martini glass.
Maple Pecan Brown Ale
Description
Maple Pecan Brown Ale is a sweet and nutty drink made with brown ale, maple syrup, and a dash of pecan bitters.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of brown ale
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Dash of pecan bitters
Instructions
- Pour the brown ale into a glass.
- Add maple syrup and pecan bitters.
- Stir gently.
Final Words
These winter-themed beer cocktails are sure to bring warmth and cheer to your holiday gatherings.
From cozy nights by the fire to festive parties, these drinks are perfect for celebrating the season.
Don’t forget to check out our Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving beer cocktail recipes for even more festive inspiration.
Cheers to a wonderful winter season!
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