Attending a morning tailgate and do not want to imbibe a mimosa? Make this fun twist on a classic breakfast cocktail! Bloody Beer is essentially a Bloody Mary with beer and sometimes known as “red beer.” Makes 1 drink, but easily can be turned into a pitcher drink.
This drink is known by maaaaaaaany names: Bloody Beer. Red Beer. A Bloody Mary with beer.
Basically, it highlights your favorite wheat beer (that’s has no fruity flavors) with your favorite Bloody Mary mix.
I was introduced to a tamer version of it (also known as Red Beer) years ago from a friend of my sister’s, who popped open a beer, took a swig and dumped in some tomato juice.
Then reintroduced to it in Louisiana from a friend of my husband’s aunt and uncle. She offered us a Bloody Beer when we visited their lake house, which is a spicier version of Red Beer.
This beer cocktail is one of my favorites for the fall and football season, but it works beautifully as a breakfast drink, especially if you’re not partial to vodka and/or don’t have it on hand.
A snit is three to five ounces of beer consumed with or after a Bloody Mary. Similar to how a pickleback is consumed after a shot of whiskey, the snit is a smooth pairing for the piquant spiciness of Bloody Marys. If you had already turned to a dictionary to learn what a snit is, chances are you got confused.
What you need to make a Bloody Beer
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You can also flavor and garnish your spicy red beer with a variety of toppings:
- A squeeze of lemon juice (and a lemon wedge)
- Worcestershire sauce
- Black pepper
- Celery salt or celery seed
- Celery sticks
- Pickled green beans, okra, etc.
Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips
Real talk: Beer cocktails are fantastic for entertaining! We love these for an at-home brunch and for homegating, which is to say tailgating at home.
This spicy red beer pairs beautifully with any breakfast foods, too, or just with an afternoon cocktail hour and a cheese board.
Here are some tips and tricks for making a batch of these beauties at your home sometime soon:
- Turn Bloody Marys with Beer into a pitcher drink!
- Add extra heat–if you can take it! We generally measure hot sauce and black pepper with our hearts, so feel free to do the same if you like a spicier sipper.
- Make it an occasion and turn these Bloody Beers into a make-your-own Bloody Mary Bar! My friend, Chrissie, explains exactly how to do this and how to bulk-prepare toppings for the bar for your friends to be able to put together their own.
It’s a beer cocktail that involves tomato juice (or in this case, Bloody Mary mix) for a delicious twist on the classic.
Personally, I like a golden ale or a wheat beer (that’s unflavored) to make this beer cocktail. They’re light and flavorful without taking away from the spice and heat of the Bloody Mary mix.
We love Zing Zang* (affiliate link) because it’s incredibly flavorful and has a lot of built-in heat. Tabasco makes an awesome Bloody Mary mix* (affiliate link), too. Honestly, though, use what you have on hand. If the mix isn’t spicy enough, you can always add extra heat in the way of hot sauce and black pepper.
Do you have V8 or a tomato juice at your house? If so, you can spice it up and make it into a homemade Bloody Mary mix.
It’s very easy! For a pitcher that serves 6 people, use the following measurements: 6 golden or wheat beers (12 oz. cans) 6 cups Bloody Mary Mix 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper Just make sure that you don’t pour the beers in until your people are about to start serving themselves so the beers don’t go flat and warm.
Bloody Beer!!! Pedro style!!! (Michelada or Red beer)
FAQ
Why is it called a snit?
Why did I get a beer with my Bloody Mary?
What’s the difference between a Chelada and a Michelada?
What’s the difference between a Bloody Mary and a Michelada?
What is a Bloody Mary with beer called?
Make this fun twist on a classic breakfast cocktail! Bloody Beer is essentially a Bloody Mary with beer and sometimes known as “red beer.” Makes 1 drink, but easily can be turned into a pitcher drink. This drink is known by maaaaaaaany names: Bloody Beer. Red Beer. A Bloody Mary with beer.
How do you make a Bloody Mary with beer?
The bloody mary has a vodka base, while the beer is used to mix up the red eye. The recipe is also much simpler and really could not get much easier. To make it, you’ll simply top your beer with a little tomato juice and add a pinch of salt.
How do you make a Bloody Mary mix?
Bloody Beer combines your favorite beer with a Bloody Mary. Pour the Bloody Mary Mix into a glass, add hot sauce and black pepper, then top with a golden beer to complete this breakfast drink. Add Bloody Mary Mix to your cup. Pour in the beer slowly. Season with hot sauce and pepper to taste.
What is the difference between a Bloody Mary and a michelada?
The classic Bloody Mary features vodka and tomato juice, while the Michelada is made with beer for the added alcohol. Made with tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce and a light Mexican beer, the Michelada is a fantastic savory cocktail from Mexico. You may have seen Bud Light Chelada with Clamato in the beer aisle.