A snakebite is an alcoholic drink made with equal parts lager and cider.[1] If a dash of blackcurrant cordial is added, it is known as a "Diesel" or a "Snakebite and Black". It was first popularised in the UK in the 1980s.[citation needed]
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| Type | Mixed drink |
| Served | Without ice (no rocks) |
| Standard drinkware | .svg) |
| Commonly used ingredients | One part lager/one part cider |
| Preparation | Mix in a standard pint glass equal parts lager and cider |
Availability in the UK
editA snakebite is typically served in a pint glass.[1] Serving a snakebite from separate cider and lager taps or bottles is legal in the UK, despite sources that suggest otherwise. In 2001, former US President Bill Clinton was refused a snakebite when he ordered one at the Old Bell Tavern in Harrogate, North Yorkshire as a consequence of this myth.[2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Snakebite". Thrillist. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ Clinton in Harrogate (Harrogate Advertiser, 15 June 2001) at the Wayback Machine (archived July 22, 2012)