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 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Mixed drink |
| Served | Neat; chilled |
| Standard garnish | Maraschino cherries |
| Standard drinkware | beer glassware |
| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Pour grenadine in glass, then beer, leaving room for pink-coloured beer head; garnish with maraschino cherries; drizzle on syrup from cherries for added sweetness and colour |
History
The Queen Mary originated in Calgary, Canada in the early 2000s,[6] and 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
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]
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