Snakebite
Half lager and half cider. A British pub classic.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 4% ABV
Ingredients
- 165 ml Lager
- 165 ml Dry apple cider
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 165 ml lager into the glass
- Pour 165 ml Dry apple cider into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Pour the cider first, then the lager.
About the Snakebite
The Snakebite, half lager and half cider, is a British pub classic. Some British pubs have refused to serve it, saying it makes drinkers drunk faster, although there is little evidence for this.
The beer and cider family. Beer has been mixed with other drinks for centuries. The British "shandygaff" mixed beer with ginger beer in the 1850s, the Black Velvet dates to 1861 and Mexico's michelada adds lime and spice. Beer drinks are long, light and easy to make for a crowd.
Snakebite FAQ
What's in a Snakebite?
165 ml lager, 165 ml dry apple cider.
How strong is a Snakebite?
About 4% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Snakebite?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Snakebite in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
