What ingredients do I need for Snake Bite (UK)?

To make Snake Bite (UK), you need: 1/2 pint Lager, 1/2 pint sweet or dry Hard Cider.

How do I make Snake Bite (UK)?

Pour ingredients into a pint glass. Drink. Fall over.

What glass should I use for Snake Bite (UK)?

Snake Bite (UK) is traditionally served in a Pint Glass.

Is Snake Bite (UK) an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Snake Bite (UK) is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Snake Bite (UK)?

Snake Bite (UK) has an alcohol content of about 5% ABV.

How many calories are in Snake Bite (UK)?

Snake Bite (UK) contains approximately 230 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Snake Bite (UK)?

For Snake Bite (UK) you can swap — Lager: Ale (fuller, fruitier); Hard Cider: Apple Cider (zero-proof swap).

Snake Bite (UK)

Name: Snake Bite (UK)
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1/2 pint Lager; 1/2 pint sweet or dry Hard Cider

Half a pint of lager met by half a pint of cider in the same glass. A UK pub ritual with a reputation that outruns its proof.

5% ABVLightBeer

Easy

Difficulty

2 min

Time

230 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Other

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Lager1/2 pint
Hard Cider1/2 pint sweet or dry

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Snake Bite (UK) close to the original.

Instead of Lager
- Ale— fuller, fruitier
Instead of Hard Cider
- Apple Cider— zero-proof swap

Instructions

Pour ingredients into a pint glass.
Drink.
Fall over.

Pairs well with

Half lager, half cider — a student-union staple for chip-shop favorites:

Chips with curry sauce
Battered sausage bites
Cheese toastie squares
Salt and vinegar crisps

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