Shandy
A refreshing beer-and-citrus mix with bright carbonation and easy drinkability.
Base spirit
Beer
Style
Highball
Glassware
Pilsner glass
The Shandy blends beer with lemonade or lemon soda for a light, effervescent drink ideal for hot weather. It drinks lower-proof with a balance of soft malt and crisp citrus. The structure varies from dry to sweet depending on the beer and mixer choice. It’s a simple, sessionable refresher found across European beer cultures.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 6 oz lager or pilsner
- • 6 oz lemonade or lemon soda
- • Lemon wheel
Did you know?
“British pub tradition holds that the Shandy became popular among cyclists and cricket spectators; some accounts link its rise to summer sporting events throughout the 1900s.”
Source:PunchDrink archives; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Use a crisp lager or pilsner to avoid heaviness.
How to make the Shandy
- 1Add cold beer to glass.
- 2Top gently with lemonade.
- 3Garnish.
