A Queen Mary beer cocktail is a mixture of grenadine and beer,[1][2] which is commonly garnished with maraschino cherries.[3] It is typically served in beer glassware, leaving room for a generous amount of beer head which can take on a pink or cherry-like tone.[4] This drink can be quite sweet and is best enjoyed chilled.[5]
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Mixed drink |
| Served | Neat; chilled |
| Standard garnish | Maraschino cherries |
| Standard drinkware | beer glassware |
| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Pour beer, then grenadine; leave room for pink beer head; garnish with maraschino cherries; drizzle syrup from cherries for added sweetness and colour |
History
editThe Queen Mary was conceived by members of the University of Calgary Dinos men’s swimming team in Calgary, Canada, in the early 2000s.[6] The drink has since become popular in North America, Europe, and Australia as an alternative to a shandy.[7][5][8][9] The drink is reportedly named after Mary of Teck, Queen Consort to King George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions.[10][11]
Preparation and serving
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A Queen Mary cocktail is made by pouring grenadine into a beer glass, to taste, followed by beer,[7] leaving room at the top for a thick layer of pink-hued beer foam.[4][12] Maraschino cherries are often added as a garnish,[3][13] while drizzling syrup from the cherries onto the beer foam for additional sweetness and colour, as desired.[14] While any beer can be used to make the drink, lighter beer styles are generally preferred, such as a lager, pilsner or pale ale.[11]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Thomas, Chris (2012). Off-Premise Catering Management. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc. p. 115. ISBN 9780470889718.
- ^ Newman, Joni Marie (2012). Vegan Food Gifts: More Than 100 Inspired Recipes for Homemade Baked Goods, Preserves, and Other Edible Gifts Everyone Will Love. Fair Winds Press. p. 168. ISBN 978-1-59233-529-9.
- ^ a b Ferchak, Dawn (2022-09-01). "The 10 Best Drinks To Mix With Beer". TastingTable.com. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- ^ a b "Queen Mary". tama.wtf. 2024-01-06. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ a b "Queen Mary (cocktail américain)". Gastronomiac (in French). Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ Wrigley, Gavin. "Queen Mary Cocktail Recipe by DrinksWorld". DrinksWorld. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ a b "Grenadine Cocktails - 5 ways to use grenadine". Morand.ch. September 25, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ "Queen Mary Cocktail Recipe". Cocktails. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ "Queen Mary Cocktail: Recipe, Origin & Culture". Culture Barware. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ^ "Recette Tango (Queen Mary) [fr]". cocktail.fr (in French). Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ a b Peng, Jen (2024-05-04). "All You Need To Turn Beer Into A Cocktail Is A Splash Of Grenadine". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ James, Porterfield. "What is beer with grenadine called?". cancanawards.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "All About Drinks & Cocktails That Start With The Letter Q". Cook Gem. 2022-10-23. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ Gray, Andrew (2022-11-23). "What Does Grenadine Taste Like? Does It Taste Good? | Americas Restaurant". Retrieved 2022-11-29.
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