From brews to booze: Coffee and beer-flavored cocktails

Coffee and beer, two beloved brews, need not be enjoyed in isolation. Embrace their versatility by incorporating them into a wide array of mixed drinks, be they classic or inventive. In celebration of the world of brews, we’ve curated cocktail recipes that pay homage to both coffee and beer.

 Hilton Head Distillery 

Perk Me Up

Take coffee cocktails to the next level with this recipe from Hilton Head Distillery. Bubbly soda water and walnut bitters add an unexpected, but delicious twist to its Espresso Roast Rum.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces Espresso Roast Rum

3/4 ounce Jack Rudy Tonic Concentrate

4 dashes walnut bitters

Soda water

Directions

[1] Add all ingredients into a mixing glass, and swizzle. [2] Strain and pour into a Collins glass. [3] Fill to the halfway point with soda water. Top with ice.  [4] Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg and a lime wheel.

 Tito’s Handmade Vodka 

Chelada

Why choose between a cocktail and a meal when you can have both? This delightful Tito’s Chelada boasts a touch of effervescence, thanks to Mexican beer, a hint of spiciness, and is best enjoyed with a grilled shrimp garnish. Who needs brunch when you’ve got a Tito’s Chelada?

Ingredients

1 ounce Tito’s Handmade Vodka

5 ounces Mexican beer

1/2 ounce ancho chili liqueur

3 ounces clamato mix

1/2 ounce lime juice

1/4 ounce pepper sauce

1 dash Worcestershire sauce 

Directions

[1] Add all ingredients to a mug with ice and a chili-lime-salt rim. [2] Top with Mexican beer. [3] Garnish with grilled shrimp, a lime slice and chili-lime salt.