Yorsh (russian: link=no, Ёрш), also known as mora grogg, is a
Russian mixed drink
A mixed drink is a beverage in which two or more ingredients are mixed.
Types
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consisting of
beer
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thoroughly mixed with an ample quantity of
vodka
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.
It is traditionally drunk in a social setting, typically with a
toast followed by downing a full glass of it at one go. It is commonly consumed in
Russia
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.
Vodka is a neutral
spirit which does not greatly alter the flavor of the beer, but does greatly increase its alcohol content.
Probably the first evidence of presence of such a mix in
Russian drinking culture is the
Tale of Woe and Misfortune, an anonymous 17th-century poem. The early version of yorsh described there included bread wine, however.
See also
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Boilermaker (beer cocktail)
A boilermaker can refer to two types of beer cocktail. In American terminology, the drink consists of a glass of beer mixed with a shot of whiskey.
Name
The drink originated in Butte, Montana, in the 1890s, and was originally called a "Sean O'Fa ...
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Somaek
''Somaek'' () is a beer cocktail made with soju and beer. The beer used is typically a lager-style.
Etymology
It is a syllabic abbreviation of two Korean words, ''soju'' () and '' maekju'' (, "beer").
Preparation
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U-Boot (beer cocktail)
A U-boot is a beer cocktail that is made by placing a shot of vodka into a glass of beer, typically a lager. It is popular in Germany, Poland, North Macedonia, and Flanders. In Germany, the liquor korn is sometimes used instead, while in Flander ...
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List of cocktails
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Bomb shot
A bomb shot, depth charge, or drop shot (Canada) is a kind of mixed drink. A drink in a small glass (typically a shot glass) is dropped into a larger glass holding a different drink. The resulting cocktail is typically consumed as quickly as po ...
References
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Cocktails with beer
Cocktails with vodka
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