Beermosa – Beer Mimosa
Move over champagne and prosecco, the Beermosa is in town! This fun twist on a classic mimosa is made with a wheat ale and orange juice for the perfect brunch cocktail for summer holidays, special celebrations, and more!
Two universal truths are that everyone loves juice and we all know a beer lover. If it isn’t you, you know someone who loves to open a chilled brew on a hot summer day.
Enter: the beermosa!
The beermosa is a delicious blend of fresh orange juice and wheat beer. It’s smooth, ice-cold, fizzy, sweet, and oh-so-refreshing.
It’s perfect for Father’s Day or any summer brunch.
Why you’ll love a beermosa
- Balanced: Your new favorite drink, the beermosa, takes advantage of the flavors of wheat beer that are practically begging for a splash of fresh juice. Orange juice adds acidity and brightness to the beer, which mellows the hops and enhances the refreshment. The next time you’re reaching for an orange juice with champagne or with vodka, try an IPA or a wheat beer instead. You’ll be really glad you did!
- “Manly”: Putting manly in quotes for obvious reasons, but some dudes might feel more comfortable sipping on a beermosa than an mimosa at brunch.
- Easy to make: You can’t beat a two ingredient cocktail!
What you need
As always – scroll down for the complete printable recipe!
- Orange juice – It doesn’t have to be freshly squeezed, but make sure it’s cold! Opt for pulp free for a prettier looking glass.
- Beer – Try a Belgian wheat for best results!
- Garnish – Orange slices are the classic garnish!
How to make it
Pour orange juice into a fluted glass. Top with beer.
Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
Best Beer for a Beermosa
Orange juice is a great addition to many of your favorite alcoholic beverages (mimosa, anyone??). In fact, some of the most popular wheat beers contain orange flavor and come garnished with an orange, like Bell’s famous wheat beer Oberon. While not a Belgian wheat, Oberon knows what’s up and combines the classic ale flavors with a fruity twist. You’ll find similarly good things happening with a can of Bluemoon or Dogfish.
Blue Moon is probably the most popular and widely available choice for beer for this recipe, but try an Oberon or an Allagash White if it’s distributed near you!
How to make these brunch cocktails your own
- Make a pitcher: This can be made in any volume, even in a pitcher so long as you use a 2:3 ratio. But you’ll want to serve immediately so the beer doesn’t go flat.
- Layer it: Mix things up by adding a teaspoon or two of grenadine for a layered look.
- Different juices: Try using different flavored orange juices such as orange pineapple or orange mango.
Make Ahead Ideas
If you plan to consume them fairly quickly, you can mix up a pitcher of beermosas. They’re best served fairly immediately, before they lose that chilled edge and the carbonation of the beer.
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces orange juice
- 6 ounces Belgian wheat beer
- orange slice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pour orange juice into a fluted glass.
- Top with beer and garnish with an orange slice and serve.
Notes
- This can be made in any volume, even in a pitcher so long as you use a 2:3 ratio and plan to serve immediately.
- Blue Moon is probably the most popular and widely available choice for beer for this recipe but Allagash White or Oberon will also work.
- Mix things up by adding a teaspoon or two of grenadine for a layered look.
- Try using different flavored orange juices such as orange pineapple or orange mango.