Shortcut Bloody Mary Beer Cocktails

The Best Salsas for Beer Cocktails

The best salsas for beer cocktails are the small-batch kind found in the grab- and-go refrigerated cases in the deli section of the grocery store. I find the bold, flavorful ingredients blend the best and give a great pop to the cold, fizzy tang of the beer. No measuring is involved either — just peel the lid off and plop the pint in the blender.

Serves 4

• 1 (24-ounce) container fresh medium-heat salsa
• 1 ounce steak sauce
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 ounce hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder or Old Bay® Seasoning
• 2 teaspoons coarse Kosher salt
• 4 (12-ounce) bottles of amber lager

Dump the salsa into a blender. Add the steak sauce, lime juice, and hot sauce.

Purée for 20 to 25 seconds or until smooth.

On a small plate, mix together the chili powder/Old Bay and salt. Run a juicy piece of lime around the rim of a pilsner or pint glass. Invert the glass and run the top outside edge in the mixture to create a 1/4-inch seasoned rim.

Gently pour a bottle of beer into each glass. Using a long spoon, mix the cocktail together. Serve with a dash or two of more hot sauce if desired.

Serve immediately with a wedge of lime.