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How To Make A Boilermaker: Drink Recipe

Posted on May 11, 2020February 11, 2021 by admin

The Boilermaker is a classic “working man’s” drink due to the heavy alcohol content and the history of it. The Boilermaker uses beer and whiskey to create a drink very similar to the jager bomb, which is red bull and Jagermeister, in the sense that they both drop a shot glass filled with liquor into a drink. Be cautious when consuming this drink because it gets you buzzing real quick!

Here’s What You’re Going To Need

Equipment

  • Shot Glass
  • Pint Glass
preparing a boilermaker. whiskey in a shot glass beside a glass full of beer

Ingredients

  • Beer
  • Whiskey (or bourbon)

Boilermaker Drink Recipe

Boilermaker

The Boilermaker is a hard-hitting drink that uses a beer and whiskey combination. This drink is very strong and exactly what you need to get the party going.

Equipment

  • Shot Glass

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Whiskey Or Bourbon
  • 1/2 pint Beer

Instructions

  • Fill a pint glass halfway with beer.
  • Fill a shot glass with whiskey and drop it in the glass with beer.
  • Enjoy your boilermaker!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 64mg | Sugar: 1g

History Of The Boilermaker

There are a couple of origin stories for this famous drink. The most popular one is that it originated in the 1800s when the men would come to the bar after a long day of working on the steam locomotives and demand a beer and whiskey to help loosen up their sore muscles. This became the norm for many blue-collar workers in that era as it was a hard-hitting drink that would give you a buzz right away.

Another story is that a man named Richard Trevitchik, who designed steam engines and trains, was working on his latest design when he made a breakthrough and successfully figured out how to get enough power in the train to get up a hill in England. To celebrate his success he went to the closest bar with some lads and they all had a beer and whiskey. Unluckily for Richard, he forgot to put out the fire in the boiler and when he came back later on the machine was burnt to a crisp. Hence, the name of the drink that ’caused’ this mistake, the Boilermaker.

Boilermaker Notes & F.A.Q’s

Can I use rum/scotch/bourbon instead of whiskey?

Yes, You can use any of those although the taste will be different.

Do I have to drop the shot into the glass or can I drink it seperatly?

You can drink it however you like but for a true boilermaker you need to drop the shot into the drink and slam it back!

Does it matter how much beer I use in the drink?

No you can use however much you want but the beer should be overflowing in the shot glass when you drop it in.

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