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Summer Shandy Recipe

Delightful Summer Shandy Recipe for Refreshing Sips

Master the beloved Summer Shandy recipe—a refreshing blend of lemonade and beer for perfect summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemonade Mix
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice You can substitute with store-bought lemonade for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup superfine sugar Granulated sugar can work too, but may take longer to dissolve.
  • 2 cups water Warm tap water is suitable.
For the Fizz
  • 2 cups sparkling water Feel free to substitute with soda water if preferred.
For the Cocktail Base
  • 6 ounces Hefeweizen or other beer You can also explore using pale ale or pilsner for different tastes.

Equipment

  • large pitcher
  • pint glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Summer Shandy Recipe
  1. In a large pitcher, combine fresh squeezed lemon juice and superfine sugar. Stir for about 1-2 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Pour in 2 cups of warm tap water into the pitcher. Gently stir for another 1-2 minutes to ensure it’s well combined.
  3. Add 2 cups of chilled sparkling water to the pitcher and carefully stir the mixture to keep the carbonation intact.
  4. Fill pint glasses halfway with your favorite chilled beer, approximately 6 ounces.
  5. Top each glass filled with beer with a generous splash of the lemonade mixture.
  6. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon on the rim and serve immediately while the drinks are still cold and fizzy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Chill ingredients before mixing for the best refreshing experience. Adjust sweetness to taste and pour gently to maintain fizz.

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