Trojan Horse Mixed Drink

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Colleen Graham
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Colleen Graham
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
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Updated on 04/23/21
Trojan Horse - mixing with stout beer
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Prep: 3 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 3 mins
Serving: 1 servings
Yield: 1 drink

The Trojan horse is also called a Guinness and Coke, a name which tells you everything you need to mix it up. A popular summertime drink in the United Kingdom, it's a very simple recipe and a brilliant way to liven up the dark stout beer. In fact, many people who do not normally enjoy Guinness find that the Trojan horse is the only way they can drink "the black stuff."

Quite simply, the Trojan horse requires equal pours of Guinness Stout and Coke (any cola will do) in a pint glass. There's no trick to making it and you don't need to worry about creating layers as in the black and tan or other popular beer drinks. Pour (slowly) and drink... that's it! It's refreshing, flavorful, and easy, so there's no reason you shouldn't give it a try.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Guinness Stout

  • 6 ounces Coke

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Pour the Guinness into a pint glass or beer mug, filling it halfway.

  3. Top with the cola.

  4. Serve and enjoy.

Tips

  • These are two very fizzy ingredients, so pour very slowly to reduce the foamy head and a potential overflow.
  • It's also a good idea to tilt the glass so the liquid you're pouring runs down the side rather than splashing directly in the middle.
  • There's no need to stir the drink as the cola's carbonation will do the mixing for you.
  • Make this drink even better by serving it in a frosty glass. Storing pints and mugs in the freezer door is a great way to ensure you always have a few on hand when needed.

Recipe Variations

  • Guinness is not the only beer that's mixed with cola and you can certainly pour another dry stout, such as Murphy's or Beamish.
  • In Germany and Poland, cola is often paired with a flavorful lager. Try this with popular Bavarian beer styles like Bock, Pilsner, Oktoberfest or Marzen, and Helles.
  • Various liquors are also added to the Trojan horse. It works best with smooth, dark flavors; popular options include a shot of amaretto, Tia Maria, or a black currant liqueur such as crème de cassis.
  • There's a drink called the Irish Black Russian, which melds the Trojan horse with the popular vodka cocktail. To make it, pour 1 ounce each of vodka and Tia Maria (the most common coffee liqueur used, though brands like Kahlua will work), 2 ounces of cola, and 3 ounces of Guinness into a pint glass.

How Strong Is a Trojan Horse?

Essentially, when mixing up a Trojan horse, you're simply cutting the stout's strength in half by diluting it with cola. Guinness varies slightly, but if you pour from a 4.2 percent ABV bottle, your Trojan horse will be 2.1 percent ABV.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
176 Calories
0g Fat
22g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 52mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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