Beer Cocktails · Classic Recipe

Snakebite

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Snakebite, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Beer Cocktails
Glass: Pint glass
Garnish: None traditionally

Ingredients

6 oz pale lager
6 oz hard cider

Method

Combine equal parts lager and hard cider in a glass.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Pint glass
Garnish: None traditionally

Background & History

A British pub tradition combining lager and cider in equal measure; some UK pubs have historically declined to serve it due to (largely unfounded) concerns about its potency or effects.