Boilermaker
Base Spirit
Beer
Flavour Type
Robust, Varied
Cocktail Type
Modern
A simple combination of beer and a shot of whiskey.
Origin/History
A staple in American bars.
Serving Instructions
Serve beer with a shot of whiskey, either combined or separate.
Occassion
After work, Casual nights
Year of Creation
19th century
Classic/Modern
Modern
Garnishes
Aroma
Grain, Whiskey
Texture/Consistency
Hearty, Bold
Pairings
Bar snacks, Hearty meals
Fun Facts
Associated with blue-collar workers.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Served side by side
Ingredients
- Beer
- Whiskey
Preparation Method
- 1 pint (approx. 330 ml) Beer
- 1 shot (approx. 30 ml) Whiskey
FIND
Bartending for
Your Party
Related Drinks
Ti' Punch
A classic Caribbean drink made with white rum, lime, and cane syrup.
Blue Hawaii
A tropical cocktail with light rum, Blue Curaçao, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix.
Monaco
A drink with lager, grenadine, and lemonade.
Jagertee
A warm and spiced tea cocktail made with black tea, rum, fruit schnapps, lemon juice, and sugar.
Sumatra Kula
A refreshing tropical punch with spiced rum, ginger liqueur, passion fruit syrup, lime juice, and soda water.
Death in the Afternoon
A cocktail with absinthe and Champagne, invented by Ernest Hemingway.
Chrysanthemum
A floral cocktail with absinthe, dry vermouth, Benedictine, and orange bitters.
Naked and Famous
A cocktail made with mezcal, yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, and lime juice.
Tommy's Margarita
A modern take on the classic Margarita with tequila, lime juice, agave nectar or simple syrup, and optional orange bitters.
Royal Arrival
A luxurious mix of gin, apricot brandy, lemon juice, and pineapple juice.
Black and Tan
A layered beer drink combining pale ale or lager with stout.
Bloody Margaret
A gin variation of the Bloody Mary with tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, and pepper.
Mr. Bali Hai
A tropical delight featuring light rum, dark rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, and passion fruit syrup.
Flaming Doctor Pepper
A fiery shot that combines overproof rum and amaretto, ignited for a dramatic presentation, reminiscent of the popular soda.
Macuá
A refreshing cocktail from Nicaragua featuring white rum, guava juice, and lemon.
20th Century
Gin, Lillet Blanc, crème de cacao, lemon juice
Curaçao Punch
Brandy, Curaçao, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and sugar.
Queen Mary
Beer with tomato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and spices.
Derby
A blend of gin, peach bitters, and mint leaves.
Cremat
A warm, aromatic drink combining dark rum with coffee, accented with lemon, cinnamon, and cloves, often enjoyed in Catalan culture during festive gatherings.
Takumi's Aviation
A twist on the Aviation with yuzu and violet liqueurs, adding a unique and exquisite flavor profile.
Bushwacker
A creamy, dreamy cocktail reminiscent of a chocolate milkshake with a hint of coffee and rum.
The Blenheim
Brandy, Dubonnet, orange liqueur, and Angostura bitters mix.
Savoy Affair
Brandy, triple sec, lemon juice, and grenadine blend.
Flaming Volcano
A fiery punch combining dark rum, overproof rum, 151-proof rum, brandy, coffee liqueur, and orange juice, perfect for parties.
Fish House Punch
A classic punch with a blend of dark rum, cognac, peach brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, and black tea, perfect for gatherings.
Ancient Mariner
A robust cocktail with dark rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, maraschino liqueur, and simple syrup.
Sex on the Beach
A fruity cocktail with vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice.
Porchcrawler
A mix of beer, vodka, and lemonade.
Blue Hawaiian
A tropical delight capturing the essence of Hawaii with its vibrant blue color and sweet, creamy flavor.
Four Score
Brandy, white creme de menthe, grenadine, and lemon juice.
Damn the Weather
A cocktail with gin, sweet vermouth, orange juice, and cherry brandy.
Airmail
A festive drink with gold rum, lime juice, honey syrup, topped with Champagne.
Q.B. Cooler
A refreshing cooler featuring light rum, dark rum, lime juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and passion fruit syrup.
Tom and Jerry
Brandy, rum, hot milk, egg, sugar, spices
El Presidente
A classic Cuban cocktail featuring white rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao, and grenadine, garnished with an orange twist.
Cojito
A variant of the classic Mojito, enriched with coconut flavors from either coconut milk or Malibu.
Breakfast Martini
A refreshing mix of gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, and orange marmalade.
Tschunk
A refreshing cocktail made with spiced rum, ginger ale, lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves.
Coffee Grog
A spiced and aromatic coffee drink with a tiki twist, featuring a blend of rums and citrus peels, ignited for dramatic effect.
Grog
A warm and comforting drink made with dark rum, water, sugar, and lime juice, enjoyed during colder seasons.
Bijou
Gin, sweet vermouth, Green Chartreuse, orange bitters
Fluffy Duck
A mix of gin, advocaat, orange juice, and soda water.
Painkiller
A creamy and fruity cocktail with dark rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, orange juice, and nutmeg.
Paper Plane
A balanced cocktail with bourbon, Aperol, amaro liqueur, and lemon juice.
Fernandito
A simple drink with Italian amaro liqueur and cola.
Lemon Drop
A sweet and tangy cocktail with vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
Espresso Martini
A cocktail made with vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and sugar syrup.
Old Cuban
An elegant cocktail with aged rum, lime juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, mint, and Champagne brut.
Cuban Sunset
A refreshing cocktail with a citrus kick, blending light rum with lime and orange juices, sweetened with grenadine.
Trumptini
A fruity and sweet rum-based cocktail with pineapple juice and grenadine.
My Fair Lady
A delightful mix of gin, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and sugar syrup.
Hoppel Poppel
Brandy mixed with port and egg yolk.
Hennchata
A blend of brandy, Hennessy, and RumChata.
Pimm's Cup
A quintessentially British summer drink combining Pimm's No. 1, lemonade, and various fruits.
Salty Dog
Gin and grapefruit juice in a highball glass with a salted rim.
Jack Rose
A cocktail with applejack, grenadine, and lime or lemon juice.
Michelada
Beer, lime juice, sauces, spices, and tomato juice.
Hurricane
A tropical punch combining dark rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine, garnished with an orange slice and cherry.
Yellow Bird
A tropical drink with white rum, Galliano, triple sec, and lime juice.
Brandy Sour
Brandy with lemon juice, sugar syrup, and optional egg white.
Queens
A balanced mix of gin, dry and sweet vermouth, and pineapple juice, offering a fruity yet refined taste.
Barracuda
A tropical cocktail with gold rum, Galliano, pineapple juice, lime juice, and Prosecco.
Savoy Corpse Reviver
Brandy, Fernet Branca, white creme de menthe combination.
Hangman's Blood
A mix of porter, gin, whisky, rum, brandy, port wine, Champagne, and stout.
Spicy Strawberry Aperol Margarita
A delightful margarita with reposado tequila, Aperol, fresh strawberry puree, jalapeno slices, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave syrup, garnished with a Tajin-rimmed strawberry.
Trinidad Sour
A unique cocktail with a generous amount of Angostura bitters, orgeat syrup, lemon juice, and rye whiskey.
Shandy
A mix of beer and lemonade or another soft drink.
Sake Bomb
A drink where a shot of sake is dropped into beer.
Penicillin
A cocktail with Scotch whisky, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup, topped with smoky Islay whisky.
Boilermaker
A simple combination of beer and a shot of whiskey.
Russian Spring Punch
A vibrant cocktail with vodka, crème de cassis, sugar syrup, lemon juice, and optional sparkling wine.
Gunfire
A warm and comforting drink made with dark rum, black tea, sugar, and lemon, popular during cold weather.
Incredible Hulk
Brandy with green crème de menthe for a minty, sweet flavor.
Irish Car Bomb
Stout, Irish cream, and Irish whiskey, quickly consumed.
Wolfram
A refreshing cocktail with gin, blue curaçao, lemon juice, sugar syrup, topped with soda water.
Fluffy Critter
A tropical delight featuring light rum, crème de banane, coconut cream, and pineapple juice, served over ice for a refreshing treat.
Hot Buttered Rum
A comforting hot drink made with dark rum, hot water, butter, brown sugar, and spices, perfect for winter evenings.
U-boot
Lager with a shot of vodka dropped in.
French Martini
A modern martini with vodka, raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice.
Snakebite
Equal parts lager and cider.
Test Pilot
A complex tiki punch with gold rum, dark rum, falernum, lime juice, Angostura bitters, Pernod, and grenadine.
Pink Lady
A smooth, creamy cocktail with gin, apple brandy, lemon juice, grenadine, and egg white.
Spicy Fifty
An exotic mix of vodka, elderflower cordial, honey syrup, red chili pepper, and lime juice.
Greyhound
A cocktail made with gin and grapefruit juice.
Bramble
A modern cocktail with gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and blackberry liqueur.
Cloister
A drink with gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange liqueur.
Chicago Cocktail
Brandy, triple sec, orange bitters, topped with Champagne.