Queen Mary (cocktail)
Blend of beer, grenadine & maraschino cherries
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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]
Canada- Glass of beer
- Grenadine (to taste)
- Syrup from Maraschino cherries (optional)
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| Type | Mixed drink |
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| Origin | Canada |
| Ingredients |
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| Standard drinkware | Beer glassware |
| Standard garnish | Maraschino cherries |
| Served | Neat; chilled |
| Preparation | Pour grenadine, then beer; leave room for pink beer head; garnish with maraschino cherries; drizzle syrup from cherries for added sweetness and colour |
History
The Queen Mary was conceived by members of the University of Calgary Dinos men’s swimming team in Calgary, Canada, in the early 2000s.[6][7] The drink has since become popular in North America, Europe, and Australia as an alternative to a shandy.[8][5][9][10] The drink is reportedly named after Mary of Teck, Queen Consort to King George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions.[11][12]
Preparation and serving
A Queen Mary cocktail is made by pouring grenadine into a beer glass, to taste, followed by beer,[8] leaving room at the top for a thick layer of pink-hued beer foam.[4][13] Maraschino cherries are often added as a garnish,[3][14] while drizzling syrup from the cherries onto the beer foam for additional sweetness and colour, as desired.[15]
While any beer can be used to make a Queen Mary, lighter beer styles are generally preferred, such as a lager, pilsner or pale ale.[16] Variants of the drink can also be made by using non-alcoholic beer, or by including additional ingredients such as lemonade.[17]
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