What is "cement mixer"

n. 1 A device used in construction in whicb cement, aggregate and water are slowly mixed together in a revolving drum to form concrete. 2 A cocktail made of Irish cream and lime juice or lemon juice.

n. a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete [syn: concrete mixer]

A cement mixer is a shot drink. It often consists of:

• 1 part Bailey's Irish Cream (Other types of alcoholic Irish cream may be substituted.)
• 1 part Lime juice ( lemon juice may be substituted)

The drink is traditionally ingested by taking the shot of Bailey's, holding it in the mouth, then sipping the lime juice and mixing both liquids either by swirling them around in the mouth or shaking the head. The drink may also be combined as a layered shot, as the lime juice is less dense than most brands of Irish Cream.

The acidic lime juice causes the cream-based Bailey's to curdle. The curdled Bailey's does not taste sour, but it does rapidly gain viscosity and stick to the drinker's teeth, reminiscent of cement. For a sweeter taste, two shot glasses, one of lemonade and one of Bailey's, can be used.

In the The Supersizers Eat... The Eighties episode, presenters (Giles Coren and Sue Perkins) graphically demonstrate the effect of drinking the Cement mixer cocktail.