Summer Cocktails & Cuts

As menus shift for summer, so do guest preferences—lighter flavors, bold refreshers, and
elevated pairings. These seasonal cocktail and steak combinations are designed to inspire your
beverage and food programs. From smoky margarita riffs to beer-based builds that hold up to
rich cuts, these ideas bring together thoughtful prep with premium product. Featuring Meats by
Linz cuts like skirt steak, tenderloin, and steakhouse burger, each pairing is crafted to spark new
seasonal menu moments.

1. El Granjero (Tequila-Based Summer Cocktail)
Ingredients:

• 2 oz Reposado Tequila
• 0.75 oz Aperol
• 0.75 oz Roasted bell pepper agave syrup
• 0.5 oz Fresh orange juice
• 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice

Instructions:

• Add all ingredients to a shaking tin
• Shake well
• Double strain into a rocks glass with a smoked Tajin rim
• Garnish with:
  • Roasted bell pepper
  • Fresh mint

Flavor Profile:

• A smoky, earthy twist on a classic margarita
• Refreshing with layers of citrus and pepper.

Perfect Steak Pairings:

• Carne asada tacos
• Grilled Linz Heritage Angus skirt steak
• Linz Heritage Angus Ribeye on the grill
• Or go bold with birria made from slow-roasted Linz Heritage Angus bone-in short
  rib

2. Bordeaux Sour (Bourbon or Rye-Based)
Ingredients:

• 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
• 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
• 0.75 oz Bordeaux syrup (made from Merlot, Malbec & Cabernet, reduced with sugar)
• 0.75 oz Cointreau
• Egg white (optional)

Instructions:

• Add all ingredients to a shaking tin
• Dry shake first if using egg white
• Shake again with ice
• Double strain into a martini glass
• Garnish with a lemon twist

Flavor Profile:

• A twist on the New York Sour
• Rich, citrusy, with smooth red wine depth

Perfect Steak Pairings:

• Beef tartare
• Carpaccio
• Linz Heritage Angus Tenderloin
• Teres Major

3. Not Your Grandad’s Boilermaker (Bourbon + IPA)

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Old Grand-Dad Bourbon
• 0.5 oz St-Germain
• 0.5 oz Yellow Chartreuse
• Juice from 2 lemon wedges

Instructions:

• Add ingredients (except beer) to a shaking tin
• Shake and double strain into a frosted beer mug
• Top with your favorite IPA
• Garnish with a lemon wedge

Flavor Profile:

• A modern, craft spin on the classic beer-and-a-shot combo
• Bright, herbal, and refreshing with hoppy depth

Perfect Pairing:

• Any of our Linz Heritage Angus Gourmet Burgers
• It’s a full meal in a glass and a plate—bold, balanced, and satisfying

Summer is the perfect season to reimagine your steak pairings. Whether you’re adding
cocktail-forward menu sections or elevating specials, these combinations offer a fresh angle for
showcasing Meats by Linz cuts. Bold, seasonal, and chef-driven, just like your kitchen.

Cocktail recipes & pairings by: Thomas Burris | Arizona Sales Representative