When Mrs. G and I first started dating, we would go to this pub close to her place called The Old Monk. Great pub feeling and atmosphere. Phenomenal beer and whiskey list. And the fish and chips? Out of this world. If you are ever in Dallas, I would highly recommend getting them. But that’s a topic for another time. What I want to talk to you about is a drink they have on their menu called Summer Beer. I ordered this drink one hot summer day, not really knowing what to expect. It was recommended by our waitress and I was told it was a cool, refreshing drink which sounded perfect for if my memory can be trusted, it was approaching 100+ degrees outside. The menu simply described it as vodka, Blue Moon and lemonade over ice.
I recently decided I wanted to try and recreate that drink at home as we no longer live 5 minutes away from that bar. It was a lot of hard work, and much alcohol was consumed, but I think I found a recipe that you the reader will enjoy and will get plenty of compliments for at your next barbecue or party. The things I do for you guys. The following recipe is perfect for two good sized drinks.
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz Shiner White Wing
- 1.5 oz of Dripping Springs Vodka
- 8 oz of lemonade
- orange slices
- ice
Directions
- Mix together first 3 ingredients
- Pour over an ice filled glass
- Add a slice of orange
- Squeeze orange into glass, sip and enjoy
I suggested Shiner White Wing and Drippings Springs Vodka because I like to support Texas whenever I can, but feel free to use your favorite brand of vodka or Belgian White. Blue Moon is pretty common and easy to find in most areas as it is brewed by MillersCoors.
This just might be my choice of cocktails this summer as the heat bears down on us and becomes oppressive. Cool, crisp and refreshing. Just be careful. It does pack a punch and it will sneak up on you.
Griffin' s Grub 
I’ve seen this called Beerade at a few places as well. Still sounds great!
Interesting. Never heard it called that. Summer beer, beerade, whatever you call it, is it too early to have another one?
Never too early
I like making this with raspberry flavored lemonade. Yum!
That sounds good. I’ve thought about using pink lemonade. Let me know what you think.
I’ve used pink lemonade too, it’s pretty good.