7 Beer Cocktails We’re Digging in New York

Beer cocktails aren’t exactly a new thing.  They’ve been around for a while, from the classic “Shandy” to the cervezas preparadas in Mexico.  But in the past few years, the beer cocktail trend has been given new life, as innovative bartenders blend brews with house-made syrups, spices, and fresh squeezed fruit juices.

While some beer purists balk at the idea of diluting a beer with mixers and trendy add-ons, many beer aficionados see a beer cocktail as a chance to improve their favorite brews.  Beer-based mixology isn’t about disguising a beer’s taste, but rather an attempt to make a beer better by changing the flavor or complimenting its unique qualities.  So whether you’re looking for a spicy beer-based cocktail, like a Michelada (Think Bloody Mary gone beer), or something a little more offbeat, like a heavy stout mixed with bourbon, iced espresso, and peanut dust à la Chef Joe Doe’s “Muddy Puddle,” there’s a beer cocktail out there that will satisfy just about everyone’s beer cravings.  We’ve rounded up the best beer cocktails from around the city…

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