I found a recipe for a cocktail using Guinness. It's called "Guinness Cream Soda". I don't know if that's what *I* would have named it because it tastes more like a ginger beer, but who am I to criticize. I've altered the recipe somewhat . . . basically because the original recipe called for Navan Vanilla Liquor which is extremely expensive and not easily acquired in the US and Domaine De Canton Ginger Liquer which is also expense. I wouldn't consider either of these suitable mixers for mixing with beer. Let's face it . . . this isn't a high-end fancy-shmancy high-class cocktail. My results were delicious!
Also, I recommend using the Guinness Draught from the can as opposed to Guinness Extra Stout in the bottle. You will have better results . . . basically because the bottled version is meant to be drank straight from the bottle and not poured (see this blog post for more information)
It's interesting to note that you can have two distinctly different drinking experiences with this cocktail. You can float the Guinness much like is done with a Black and Tan. Or, you can mix it all together with a gentle stir. Either way is good . . . just different.
Guinness Cream Soda
2 Ounces Ginger Liqueur
2 Ounces Vanilla Liqueur
1 (12-ounce) Can Club Soda, Chilled
1 (14.9-ounce) Can Guinness Draught, Chilled
Combine the liqueurs in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake to chill then mix with club soda, stir gently to combine.
Fill a chilled pint glass halfway with the club soda mixture.
If floating the Guinness, hold a spoon over the glass, slowly pour the Guinness over the back of the spoon until the glass is full.
Otherwise combine half the club soda mixture with half the can of Guinness. Stir gently if.
Serve immediately.
Makes two cocktails
I'm pretty much a purist when it comes to drinking beer . . . i.e. I like to let the beer stand on it's own. But this is a delicious, refreshing beer cocktail and one I would make again.
