Foam party

Ale is well in the land of beer chuggers who simply cannot get enough of the prized golden liquid with its frothy foam. And while beer lovers mark International Beer Day, chugging pints and glasses of their favourite alcoholic brew, there are others who want to have some of it without going all out. That’s where chefs and mixologists have stepped in to create some interesting beer cocktails and dishes. Here’s a toast to some of them.

Kala Khatta beer at The Sassy Spoon

It’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane when you guzzle these concoctions that draw inspiration of our childhood memories. Pranav Mody, manager mixologist, The Sassy Spoon, shares, “The sole purpose of creating Sol Kadhi beer and Kala Khatta beer was to get the non-beer drinkers to enjoy a glass and leave them mesmerised with their favourite nostalgic flavour.”
Price: Rs 270, plus taxes
AT: The Sassy Spoon, Nariman Point

Beer & Rosemary infused BBQ tofu with beer mustard spätzle at Patch of Sky

Herbs and beer are a match made in heaven. That’s exactly what you feel when you try the Beer & Rosemary infused BBQ tofu with beer mustard spätzle.
Price: Rs 390
AT: Patch of Sky, Hotel Aureole, Andheri (E)

Fish Bowl Beer Cocktail at BBC

Raghu Shetty, head bartender, British Brewing Company, “We have made cocktails with everything including vodka, rum, whiskey, jagermeister, absinthe, gin — name it, and we have made a cocktail out of that, so why not beer? Women love their margaritas, and somehow, beer really goes well with lemon and tequila, and there you have it. This combination works brilliant, as the cocktail is inherently sweet, so the beer balances it out, but it still doesn’t taste bitter. I recommend it to all those looking for a different experience.”
Price: Rs 450, plus taxes
AT: British Brewing Company, Palladium, Lower Parel

Tomatina at Hitchki

If you are looking for something hatke, Hitchki is doing a blend of cocktails with green apples, tomatoes and more. Sonali Mullick, regional manager, says, “Our blends tastefully prove that brews of all shades and flavours can make versatile bases for cocktails and you do not even have to be a big beer fan to appreciate them. The key to success is identifying the main flavours of your brew, then complementing them with other additions to create a drink that packs a punch.”
Price: Rs 790 for Tomatina
AT: Hitchki, Powai

Michelada at - D:OH

A beer made the Mehican way, spiced up, jazzed up.
Price: Rs 199, plus taxes
AT: D:OH , Kamala Mills and Andheri

Cocky Rooster at Shizusan

It’s a spin on the classic Mexican Michelada. The Cocky Rooster is a savoury cocktail of vodka, tomato juice, bird’s eye chilli with a salt rim, topped with a pint of beer and celery stick.
Price: Rs 575
AT: Shizusan, Lower Parel

Cheddar and Beer Soup​ at Theory

There’s nothing more divine then the combination of cheddar and beer together in one bowl. Here you get a reduced cheese rind stock emulsified with beer served with charred corn, sun-dried jalapenos and a crispy garlic toast.
Price: Rs 385, plus taxes
AT: Theory, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel

Beer-a-Misu at Woodside Inn

Executive head chef Nikhil Abhyankar, says, “The beeramisu, is a twist on the Italian classic dessert Tiramisu. In our version we dip the sponge in a stout (we dip it in Dollally’s Chocolate stout) and freshly ground coffee beans, and it’s also layered with mascarpone cheese. The combination comes out to be just perfect.”
Price: Rs 245, plus taxes
AT: Woodside Inn, Lower Parel

Bull Dog Margarita at HRC

Vishal Gupta, vice president— Operations (Hard Rock Cafe India) talks about the inspiration behind Bulldog Margarita. He says, “This amazing concoction has a cascade of beer thrown into a frozen margarita, which perfectly goes with some of our must - haves from the World Burger Tour menu.”
Price: Rs 999, plus taxes
AT: Hard Rock Cafe outlets in the city

DIY
Mango Mai Tai Beerita​

Ingredients​
30 ml Spiced rum
15 ml Tequila
15 ml Mango liqueur
90 ml Fresh mango puree
15 ml Kaffir lime juice
15 ml Orgeat
5 ml Grenadine
​1 ​Cereveza beer with the options for lager/wheat/cereveza

Method
Stir the above ingredients into a schooner beer glass (viz. traditionally used for serving German wheat beer) or a Collins glass; with crushed ice. Balance your favourite 330 ml wheat or lager beer pint upside down.
Recipe courtesy: Boston Butt, Fort

Paan Beer Mojito

Ingredients
1 pint Beer        
25 ml syrup
30 ml  Bacardi
8 to 10 Mint leaves
4 Lime wedge                                                         

Method
Take a glass, muddle mint leaves and lime wedge in it. Add paan syrup to it. Add Bacardi to the mixture. Pour beer in it.
Recipe courtesy: Old Wild West