Improved Mendota Recipe

"A bar down the street does a beer mimosa with cheap lager and grapefruit juice," said Edward Calhoun of Southpaw BBQ, and that inspired his quest to create "a great beer mimosa that doesn't deflate how wonderful the beer is on its own." At Southpaw, Calhoun's version starts with Ninkasi Tricerahops, an aggressive double IPA with 8.8% ABV, but you could use any intense IPA as your base. "The fresh grapefruit juice and the hops harmonize so nicely," says Calhoun as he stirs the two together. Plus, the grapefruit juice lowers the alcohol a bit so you can sip it all afternoon. If you cannot find Ninkasi Tricerahops for the beer base, feel free to experiment with any hoppy IPA or double IPA.