Refreshingly delicious, beer is great on its own but why not also make it a staple in your cocktail regime?

Sure, you’ve probably heard of a Boilermaker or a Michelada. But when it comes to beer cocktails, those classics are just the tip of the refreshment iceberg. How about five drinks that will revolutionize your next cold one?

1. THE SOUR CHERRY SHANDY

Only in season for a short summer stint, the tart cousin of the more common table cherry is a joy to eat in pies, jams and—if you’re a beer lover—this take on the Shandy. Switching out lemon juice for lime, this drink combines the tartness of cherries and citrus with the sweetness of cane sugar and Cointreau, an orange liqueur, for a balance of sour and sweet. If you can get your hands on this hard-to-find key ingredient, get ready to pucker up. Get the recipe.