After a weekend of U-Haul boxes, spackle and cleaning supplies, nothing hits the spot like traditional pizza and beer! So in honor of Bonnie's successful moving adventure it seemed apropos to pack a beer-related theme this week. Other than using Guinness as a base for Bloody Marys and in the St. Patty's Day chugger, Irish Car Bomb, I really had no context for the notion of a beer cocktail. Experiments were as bad as good as they were bad and in the end we found that, just like pizza, some prefer spicy pep and others a tangy blend. We also found that a medium-bodied, creamy and smooth stout consistently provided both the solid structure and flavor to usher this beer cocktailing experience to refreshing success.
Ingredients:
Oatmeal Stout (used Ninkasi, locally brewed here in Eugene)
Strawberry-infused Vodka (see Adam & Michelle's Cocktail Week 3 for infusion details but use plain vodka and strawberries)
Dark Spiced Rum (used Kraken)
Jalapeno Pepper, chopped
U-Haul: Pour cold beer into your favorite beer glass or mug (we used the occasion as an excuse to break out the 20oz Pilsner glasses). Add 2 ounces strawberry-infused vodka (chilled is ideal). Stir and enjoy!
Ode to Moving: Pour cold beer into your favorite beer glass or mug. Pour 2 ounces spiced rum into a small dish (if this weren't a beer theme I'd suggest a souffle cup). Add 1-2 tsp chopped jalapeno, with or without seeds, depending on preference. Muddle the jalapeno into the rum (we used the bottom of a shot glass). Strain, add to beer, stir and enjoy!
Song Pairing: Who knew there was such a perfect song, complete with music video pairing, to depict the weekend's activities?!? Warning: not for the meek or humor-challenged.
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