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Snakebite

A potent British pub classic combining equal parts lager and cider, notorious for its deceptively smooth drinkability and reputation as a student favorite.

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⚠️ Contains: 🌾 Gluten — Contains gluten (from beer)

📋 Build🥃 Pint Glass🧊 none🍋 None traditional👅 fruity, malty, refreshing, sweet, crisp

📊 Servings:1

Ingredients

8 ozlager beer
8 ozapple cider
🍋None traditional(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

Pour lager into a pint glass, filling halfway.
Top with hard cider.
Optionally add a splash of blackcurrant cordial for "Snakebite and Black."
Serve immediately without garnish.

📜 History

The Snakebite emerged from British pub culture, becoming particularly popular among students for its low cost and high impact. The drink is famously banned in many pubs due to concerns about rapid intoxication—the carbonation and sweetness mask the alcohol content. Adding blackcurrant cordial creates a "Snakebite and Black," further disguising the drink's strength.

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~5% ABV

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