FRESH FRUIT MIXERS

Kolsch & Watermelon

Scoop or cube watermelon away from its rind and freeze until firm. Pulse the frozen flesh in a blender, then pour a glug of the purée into an icy kolsch, stir gently and add ice.

Gaffel Kolsch

LCBO 430769, 500 mL, $2.80

Bright carbonation and lively citrus flavour make kolsch a crisp, summer-ready beer.

Raspberry Beer Lemonade

Mix pink lemonade (or lemonade with grenadine syrup or pomegranate juice to taste) half-and-half with beer over ice. Garnish with fresh or frozen whole raspberries.

Stella Artois

LCBO 487264, 500 mL, $3.10

This fruity, barely bitter lager makes a versatile base for many beer cocktails.

Cerveza Shrub

Macerate 1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh strawberries with 1 cup (250 mL) sugar; chill at least overnight. Press and strain, then add up to 1 cup (250 mL) wine vinegar or cider vinegar to taste. Just 1 oz of the resulting shrub, plus equal parts sparkling water and beer, makes 1 drink.

Dos Equis Lager

LCBO 287540, 473 mL, $2.85 Light-bodied golden Mexican beer pairs perfectly with tart modifiers (think Corona and lime).