Diesel
Half lager, half cider and a dash of blackcurrant cordial poured near-Guinness dark. A British pub staple with a fruity undertow.
5% ABVLightBeer
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
220 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Other
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Hard Cider1/2 pint
- Blackcurrant Cordial1 dash
- Lager1/2 pint
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Diesel close to the original.
Instead of Hard Cider
- Apple Cider— zero-proof swap
Instead of Blackcurrant Cordial
- Crème de Cassis— boozy version
Instead of Lager
- Ale— fuller, fruitier
Instructions
Pour the lager first.
Then add the blackcurrant cordial.
Top up with the cider.
The colour sholud be very dark approaching the colour of Guiness.
Pairs well with
Lager, cider, and blackcurrant make a pub blend for proper pub grub:
- Chips with malt vinegar
- Pork scratchings
- Cheese and onion toastie squares
- Scotch egg halves
Similar taste
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