This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #SipOnTheBrightSide #CollectiveBias ​ I love going out for happy hour, but with kids at home, it’s not something I get the opportunity to do very often.

My fiance, Zach, and I have recently started a tradition of creating our own happy hour at home. Every Friday we whip up a new yummy appetizer and pair it with a delicious drink.

One of our favorite drinks for our “happy hour” is mike’s Hard Lemonade. We love the variety pack, because it comes in 12 different flavors that make it fun to pair with different kinds of food!

This past week, we made cheesy garlicky steak bites – tender cuts of sirloin steak coated in a garlicky butter sauce, and topped with shredded parmesan. They’re sooo, so delicious. They also pair well with mike’s Hard Lemonade! I think they go best with the Black Cherry flavor. Zach thinks they pair best with the Original Lemonade. These cheesy garlicky steak bites make for a great appetizer, and the best part is they only take 15 minutes to make!

Cheesy Garlicky Steak Bites

Start by cutting sirloin steak into 1″ cubes. Heat olive oil in a sturdy pan over medium-high heat.

Pat the steak dry with a paper towel, then season liberally with salt and pepper.

Once the olive oil is hot, add the steak to the pan, making sure not to crowd the steak. Work in batches, if necessary. Cook for at least 2 minutes per side to allow it to brown – giving it a crunchy, buttery texture. Continue cooking until desired doneness, then transfer to a bowl. Once steak has finished cooking, wipe the pan clean with a paper towel, then return to heat. Add in butter, minced garlic, and red chile flakes. Saute until fragrant, 30 – 60 seconds. Pour butter mixture over the steak bites, then sprinkle on parsley and add grated Parmesan. Serve with toothpicks, forks, or your hands! And grab a cold mike’s Hard Lemonade to pair it with! With 12 different options to choose from, there are endless appetizers that you can choose for an at-home happy hour:

• Original Lemonade
• Black Cherry
• Strawberry
• Cranberry
• Mango
• Peach
• Margarita
• Raspberry
• Tangerine
• Watermelon
• Lite Lemonade
• Lite Black Cherry

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I know you’ll love this recipe so much that you’ll want to make it for your regular at-home happy hours! Click on the image below to save it to your favorite Pinterest board: Create your own happy hour at home and drink on the bright side! I purchased mike’s Hard variety pack at my local grocer. Click here to find mike’s Hard in a store near you.