‘Have you ever tried a Snakebite?’ was my question to friends the other night whilst I was thinking about Friday nights cocktail. It was met with surprise that I never had one and also a great deal of reminiscing of care free student days. Traditionally it would be made with equal parts lager and cider with a dash of blackcurrant cordial. Now nothing against students or the drinks they consume (I for one have been there and had a great time!) but I had thought the creations featured in Cocktail Corner would be a little more refined. So with that in mind here is my take on a Snakebite.
Al’s Snakebite
½ pint lager, I’m using Bud
½ pint Kopparberg cider with mixed fruit
25ml Chambord
Fill a pint glass halfway with the cider add the Chambord then fill to the top with the lager.
Not quite the elegant glass I had imagined….I think it will be back to the martini & margarita glasses next week, Snakebites are best left to the students!