29-07-2025
International Beer Day: 4 Beer Cocktails That Deserve A Spot On Your Celebration List
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These four cocktail recipes will bring flair, fun, and fizz to your Beer Day celebration
International Beer Day, observed on the first Friday of August, is the perfect occasion to sip and experiment, whether you're a die-hard beer lover or just looking for a reason to raise a glass. These four cocktail recipes will bring flair, fun, and fizz to your Beer Day celebration.
Lion's Blush
A fruity, floral refresher with a playful roar. This cocktail combines crisp gin and Simba Wit with juicy strawberries and zesty lime. It's bright, airy, and perfect for garden parties or hot afternoons.
Ingredients:
Fresh strawberries – 4–5 pieces
Fresh lime juice – 20 ml
Gin – 30 ml
Sugar – a touch (optional)
Simba Wit – to top
Ice – as needed
Method:
In a shaker, muddle the strawberries.
Add lime juice, gin, and a touch of sugar.
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass.
A bold espresso twist for caffeine-loving beerheads. Coconut water and vodka meet the kick of espresso, balanced by the crispness of Simba Lager. It's the cocktail you didn't know you needed.
Ingredients:
Vodka – 30 mlCoconut water – 60 ml
Sugar – 10 ml
Espresso – 1 shot
Simba Lager – to top
Ice – as needed
Method:
Combine vodka, coconut water, sugar, and espresso in a chilled glass.
Stir gently and add ice.
Top with Simba Lager and serve chilled.
Jungle Jam
A tropical escape with a zingy, herbaceous hit. Think pineapple, lime, ginger, and coriander shaken with white rum, topped off with smooth Simba Lager. Ideal for brunch or sunset sipping.
Ingredients:
White rum – 30 ml
Pineapple juice – 30 ml
Lime juice – 10 ml
Ginger juice – 10 ml (or ¼ piece fresh ginger)
Coriander – 3–4 sprigs
Simba Lager – to top
Ice – as needed
Method:
Add rum, juices, and coriander to a shaker.
Muddle if using fresh ginger.
Shake with ice and strain into a glass.
Top with Simba Lager and enjoy chilled.
Simba Sundrew
A juicy, mango-forward cocktail with a desi twist. Smooth mango purée meets sharp lemon, black salt, and vodka, balanced with a Simba Lager top-up. It's juicy, salty, bold, and incredibly refreshing.
Ingredients:
Mango purée – 60 ml
Lemon juice – 20 ml
Black salt – ½ bar spoon (plus more to rim the glass)
Vodka – 30 ml
Simba Lager – to top
Ice – as needed
Method:
Rim a glass with black salt.
Shake mango purée, lemon juice, black salt, and vodka with ice.
Strain into the salt-rimmed glass.
Top with Simba Lager and serve chilled.
So, This Beer Day, forget basic pints, go bold, go playful, and get a little crafty with your brews. Whether you're chilling at home or throwing a party, these beer cocktails will elevate your celebrations and impress your guests. And as always, sip responsibly and roar with flavour.
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July 29, 2025, 09:35 IST
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