In preparation for today’s Father’s Day installment of Thirsty Thursday, I asked Brian what his favorite cocktail is because. His response, “I don’t have one.” To which I responded, “Me either. There’s just so many!” and he said, “No, I like beer.” Silly Brian, beer is a mixer too! I’ve made lemonade shandy and black velvets, and I knew I would be able to try something else to treat him for Father’s Day.
Brian loves Mexican cuisine, so when I found a Mexican cocktail called a Chedlada made with beer, I knew he would love it. It is simply adding some salt and lime to a Mexican beer, and it is refreshing and perfect for a summertime BBQ. Of course, it wouldn’t be Thirsty Thursday, if I didn’t customize things a bit. Brian’s favorite brew in the summertime is Goose Island 312, which is a light wheat beer.
Father’s Day Chelada (makes one cocktail)
1 small lime juiced
Course salt
1 bottle of 312 Urban Wheat Ale
In a bowl add half the lime juice and dip the rim of the glass into the juice. Then, immediately dip the rim of the glass into salt. This will rim the glass with just the right amount of salt.
Next, add the rest of the lime juice to the glass.
Next, pop open a beer a pour over lime juice. (NOTE: Homer Simpson bottle opener is optional.)
You can garnish with a slice of lime. Enjoy outside while waiting for a burger to cook up on the grill.
Happy Father’s Day!
If you like summertime cocktails, try this recipe for a minty mojito or a cherry rum and coke. Or for all things beverage related, check out the THIRSTY THURSDAY page for recipes for all kinds of drinks, cocktails, and all things drinkable!
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