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][6]
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| Type | Mixed drink |
| Served | Neat; chilled |
| Standard garnish | Maraschino cherries |
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| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Pour grenadine into glass, followed by beer, leaving room for pink-coloured beer head; finish by dropping maraschino cherries into glass, drizzling syrup from the cherries on top for added sweetness/colour |
History
The Queen Mary originated in Calgary, Canada in the early 2000s,[7] and has since become popular in North America, Europe, and Australia as an alternative to a shandy.[8][6][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 the drink, lighter beer styles are generally preferred, such as a lager, pilsner or pale ale.[12]
See also
References
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- ^ 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.
- ^ Mario (January 21, 2021). "Where To Find Grenadine In The Grocery Store?". ruxbinchicago.com. Archived from the original on 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
- ^ a b "Queen Mary (cocktail américain)". Gastronomiac (in French). Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ @SKZ (September 26, 2009). "Trivia night @ little bar. FYI beer +grenadine = queen Mary cocktail" (Tweet). Retrieved September 2, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ 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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