Nothing wrong with beer. But at this point in the summer, you've probably had your fill of it. If you're a little bored of the same old brew, it's easy to breathe new life into it. Just add a few ounces of anything from ginger beer to scotch and, presto, you have yourself an entirely different drink. Some of the best examples are gathered here so you don't have to experiment. We know what you might be thinking. Pour a shot of whiskey into my beer? Am I rushing a fraternity or at my brother-in-law's BBQ? Trust us—these sophisticated cocktails are a far cry from what you might have downed in college.

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