Lunch Box
The Lunch Box is a light beer cocktail, bitter and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a pint glass.
- 2 min
- Pint glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 12 out of 100
- Sweet
- 65 out of 100
- Fruity
- 31 out of 100
- Bitter
- 67 out of 100
- Boozy
- 21 out of 100
How to make a Lunch Box
To make a Lunch Box, build in a pint glass: 8¼ oz beer, 1½ oz Amaretto and 1 oz orange juice.
You'll need
- Beer8¼ oz
- Amaretto1½ oz
- Orange juice1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Pour into a pint glass: beer, amaretto and orange juice.
- 2
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Beer, amaretto and orange juice only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Lunch Box questions
What does a Lunch Box taste like?
Mostly bitter and sweet. It's a light drink at about 6% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Lunch Box?
About 6% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
Can I make Lunch Boxes in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 49½ oz beer, 9 oz Amaretto and 6 oz orange juice in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Lunch Box in?
A pint glass.