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THE TRENDIEST INGREDIENT IN HIGH-END COCKTAILS IS… BEER?

AS THE ARMS RACE of house-infused booze rages, playful bars are staying ahead of the competition by topping fancy cocktails with everything from Trappist ales to Budweiser. And while tossing beer in a Bloody Mary (like in a traditional Mexican cerveza preparada) might sound strange, these new cocktails are so diverse that you don't have to be a fan of savory drinks-or even beer-to enjoy them.

IF YOU LIKE: Margaritas
TRY: Here Comes the Sun
AT: JoeDoe, NYC (www.chefjoedoe.com)
WHAT'S IN IT? Green Flash West Coast IPA, Azul Tequila, preserved orange

IF YOU LIKE: Whiskey
TRY: Gentleman and a Scholar
AT: London Grill, Philly (www.londongrill.com)
WHAT'S IN IT? Gentleman Jack whiskey, Beamish Irish Stout, Coca-Cola

IF YOU LIKE: After-dinner liqueurs
TRY: Vice Grip
AT: Alembic, San Francisco (www.alembicbar.com)
WHAT'S IN IT? Araku coffee rum, Brachetto d'Acqui dessert wine, porter foam

IF YOU LIKE: Fruity drinks
TRY: The Belga
AT: Belga Café, Washington, DC (www.belgacafe.com)
WHAT'S IN IT? Vodka, lime juice, St. Louis Peche beer