Summer Beer

This post is not about what you think- I’m not about to suggest a bunch of my favorite summer ales for you like Corona and lime or Sunshine wheat beer. No, I’m going to tell you how to make my favorite most refreshing drink to be enjoyed in the summer heat. ~Summer Beer

You’ll find that only a handful of bars offer Summer Beer in Dallas. I’ve rolled up to a few asking for a summer beer and the bartenders will look at me funny and ask “which one?” Thinking I meant some kind of specialty ale. Vickery Park Tavern makes my favorite summer beer in town, but be careful! These go down so easy, and that splash of vodka in there will knock you on your ass if you’re not careful! The best thing about Summer beer is that it is so versatile. You can make it with a Hefenweiser (wheat beer), which is my favorite, or you could just use your favorite light beer of choice. I’ve made it with everything from Corona to Miller Light. Then pick your lemonade- pink or regular, sparkling or not. I’ve recently had some mint growing in the garden so I threw a handful of mint leaves in my last one and that was another refreshing touch. I’ll leave it up to you to decide which refreshing touch you’d like to add, and if you have any other recipes for your favorite summer cocktails- do share!

Cheers Y’all! Have a great weekend!

Summer Beer

1 part Hefenweiser (wheat) beer

1 part lemonade

1 shot of vodka

Few mint leaves and lemon/ lime squeeze (optional )

Step 1- Stir together the beer lemonade and vodka.

Step 2- (optional) Squeeze a lemon or lime on top and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves.

Step 3- (not optional) enjoy on a hot summer day.