Spaghett

It’s called a Spaghett. That’s the irresistibly silly name of a beer cocktail that, in some circles at least, has been the runaway hit of 2019.

Simply built by combining about 85% of a bottle of Miller High Life, a healthy pour of Aperol, and a squirt or two of lemon juice right in the High Life bottle (take a big swig and you’re ready—I love a cocktail that doesn’t dirty a glass!), a Spaghett is easy, wildly refreshing, and playful as hell.

I saw a little item in Bon Appétit about the drink and decided to give it a whirl. I honestly couldn’t tell you the last time I spent hard-earned bucks on Miller, but I wanted to stay true to the recipe. And damn if it doesn’t taste great! The light-bodied beer supplies fizz and body, the Aperol adds a dash of herbaceous depth and a beautiful hue, and the lemon juice ties it all together with some citrus flare.

Apparently this little gem originated in Baltimore. My kudos to the clever Marylander who came up with and christened the Spaghett—well done!