Snakebite

UK pub classic — equal parts lager and dry cider in a pint glass. The canonical demonstration of beer-and-cider mixing, a staple of British student-drinking culture for decades. Lager's malt sweetness balances the cider's tart fruit; both stay refreshing because the ABV stays modest (~5%). Pour the cider first, then the lager slowly down the back of a spoon to prevent excessive foam. Common variant: adding blackcurrant cordial produces a 'Snakebite & Black,' a different drink entirely. Use Hard Cider (alcoholic), not Apple Cider (sweet, non-alcoholic).