Boilermaker Recipe
This Boilermaker recipe is a simple, old-school drink made by dropping a shot of whiskey (or Vodka) into a half pint of beer, offering a strong, unfussy beverage that can be enjoyed in one go or sipped leisurely.
Equipment
- Shot Glass
- Drinking Glass
Ingredients
- 1 ounce whiskey usually bourbon or rye
- 8 ounces beer
Instructions
- Pour the whiskey into a shot glass.
- Fill a pint glass halfway with beer.
- Drop the shot glass into the beer.
Notes
- There's no rule saying which type of beer you should choose when making a Boilermaker. The standard advice applies: Choose whatever you like to drink.
- Certain liquors do pair better with certain beers. A classic bourbon or rye whiskey works well with a light lager, while bold Irish whiskeys enjoy the extra flavor of an IPA.
- Whiskey in general is the classic choice when drinking Boilermakers, but many bars serve a lineup of different beer-and-shot pairings.
- You can also consider tequila dropped into a Mexican lager, or herbal, bitter amari (or malty genever) served with a crisp pilsner.
- There are multiple ways to consume a Boilermaker. Typically, you fill a pint glass halfway with beer, drop a shot straight into the glass, and then slam the contents in one go.
- Alternatively, you can dump the liquor into the beer, keeping the shot glass out of your pint. Or serve the beer and shot separately, shooting the liquor and then chasing it with the beer.
- If you order a Boilermaker at a bar, the bartender is likely to serve the two drinks separately. It's then on you to choose your own adventure.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal
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