Evidence shows beer was first discovered by the age of Sumerians thousands of years ago, and today, there are hundreds of brands and beer styles, and more seem to be popping up at rapid speed. As the idea of beer has evolved, and what to pair it with (think ginger ale for a shandy and lemonade for a Radler). Still, unless you're from a specific part of the U.
S., you might be unfamiliar with a drink called a Beertini. A Beertini isn't quite as fancy as it sounds and doesn't require a cocktail shaker.
All you need is two ingredients, and you're good to go. First, you'll want to find a 12-ounce can of cold beer, preferably an American-style lager (think Coors Light or Bud Light). Pour the canned beer into a glass, preferably chilled.
If you like the brine taste, pour a dash of olive juice. The results? As you drink the beer, you'll notice it has a delightful salty taste, which is delicious and a quick addition to elevate your brewski. Where did the beertini originate from? but combining green olives and beer might be foreign to people who don't live in the Midwest.
As a fellow Midwesterner-turned-Pacific-North-Westerner, I can confirm Beertinis aren't well-known in every area. The evolution of Beertinis hasn't really changed all that much. Some Midwesterners prefer a pickle spear and green olives in a beer for an extra salty sip.
There's also the option of leveling up to a handful of garlic or bleu-cheese-stuffed green olives to expand the beer's flavor. Whatever your journey, h.