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Aug 19, 11:57 AM: Black Velvet
OK, now my feelings are hurt!
My favorite (alcoholic) drink by far is a layered beer & cider drink which was called a “Black Velvet” when I was introduced to it. And the name perfectly describes the experience of drinking one. The only problem with drinking these is that they are so yummy that you can get hammered in no time at all!
I used to drink these all the time when I was living in Atlanta but I have not found a place here that has both Guinness and hard cider on tap. You can make them from bottled beer but then you HAVE to order 2 at a time. So I wanted to put up a post with the recipe and as always I started with a web search to check my facts.
Well I come to find out that a ‘Black Velvet’ traditionally is made from beer and champagne) and the version I have come to love is referred to as a ‘poor mans’ Black Velvet. Bastards!
I was doing a little more research and I find it on the Woodchuck Draft Cider has a Black Velvet but also referred to as a Black Apple. I kinda like that!
Ok so here is how you make these. I’ll explain the home version so you can make them yourself plus if you understand it this way it will be very easy to order at the pub.
What you need:
- 6 pack of dark beer, I prefer Guinness
- 6 pack of hard cider, Woodchuck is a good choice
- 2 pint glasses (chilled)
- 1 large soup or serving spoon
- 1 buddy to drink the second drink (optional)
How to do it:
- Setup your 2 pint glasses on the bar and divided one bottle of hard cider evenly between them.
- Pour one bottle of dark beer over the back of the spoon into the pint glasses on top of the cider divided evenly between the 2. The idea is to layer the 2 drinks not mix them.
- Drink and make yummy noises!
- Repeat 5 times. Warning this step is for experts and should not be attempted by amateurs.
