Snakebite and Black
Half lager, half cider with blackcurrant cordial. A British student-bar classic.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 4% ABV
Ingredients
- 160 ml Lager
- 160 ml Dry apple cider
- 15 ml Blackcurrant cordial
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 160 ml lager into the glass
- Pour 160 ml Dry apple cider into the glass
- Pour 15 ml blackcurrant cordial into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Add the cordial first.
About the Snakebite and Black
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 and Black FAQ
What's in a Snakebite and Black?
160 ml lager, 160 ml dry apple cider, 15 ml blackcurrant cordial.
How strong is a Snakebite and Black?
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 and Black?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Snakebite and Black in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
