Experiment with easy to make recipes at home!
The best thing about working from home honestly is that we have the freedom to plan our day ahead and create our own schedules. And with that, happy hour can literally be at any time! (In all seriousness, drink responsibly)
But the best way to wind down after a long day is still with a cool glass of beer, especially with the weather getting warmer these days.
If you’re looking to try something new and test your bartending skills at the same time, we have the perfect recipes for you! These cocktails are simple to make and all the ingredients are readily accessible!
1. Snake Bite
Video by GuinnessPours
If you like half and halves like Yuenyeung or Michael Jackson, you’ll definitely love this cocktail! Half part cider and half part stout, the Snake Bite is a refreshing drink that’s perfect for one of those warm nights.
2. Summer Shandy
Video by Delish
This is one fruity summer drink that packs a punch of flavours! Equal parts of light beer to lemonade to fruits, the flavour profile of this drink is amazing.
3. Michelada
Video by ERRATIC CHANNEL
Fans of Mala Hotpot, this one’s for you! This spicy cocktail definitely packs a punch and you can easily adjust the level of spiciness to your liking.
#KlookTip: You can replace the Clamato used in this recipe with any tomato juice.
If you’re up for the challenge, have your Michelada together with a piping hot bowl of Mala soup!
4. Black Velvet
Video by Drinks Made Easy
An atas version of the Snake Bite, replace the cider with champagne in this recipe and you’ll get a Black Velvet! It may seem like an unlikely combination at first but it actually tastes quite good. A combination of smooth stout with the bubbly sensation of the champagne.
5. Cold in the Shadows
Video by Fox News Magazine
One of the harder recipes on this list, don’t get daunted by the list of ingredients because when you get it right, it will be well worth it! The different spirits and garnishes in this recipe will leave you with an array of complex flavours in your mouth.
If you like this recipe, you can try your hand at making a Bellini too!
6. Beer Sangria
Video by TheOfficialHungry
This classic Spanish Summer cocktail uses wine as its base, but it surprisingly goes well with a light beer too, like the Tiger Crystal! With an added depth of flavour, enjoy this tropical drink together with a savoury snack to balance things out.
7. Affogato with Spiked Stout
Video by MokaBees
An Affogato is a simple Italian dessert made by combining ice cream with an espresso shot. Already delicious by itself, switch things up a little and combine it with a shot of stout for a truly bittersweet flavour!
If you don’t have an espresso machine at home, here are some alternate ways to get your espresso shot.
8. Up, Up & Away
Video by Eater
This cocktail blends the refreshing tastes of chamomile tea and lemon juice together with the spiciness of gin and Benedictine, and when finished with a dry cider, creates a well-balanced drink that’s aromatic, smooth and sensational!
For the adventurous, try this recipe with some Rojak or Chendol gin.
9. Irish Car Bomb
Video by Common Man Cocktails
A full Irish affair, this cocktail combines Guinness Stout, Irish Cream and Irish Whiskey, and it definitely packs a punch as its name implies!
10. Lagerita
Video by Jamie Oliver - Drinks
Putting a beery twist on the classic Margarita cocktail, this recipe combines the bite from a Margarita together with the fruity essence from the beer, resulting in a refreshing aftertaste!
