Best 6 Beer Shandies Recipes

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Beer shandies, a delightful blend of beer and a variety of flavorful ingredients, offer a refreshing and unique taste experience. Whether you prefer a classic combination of light beer and lemonade or an exciting fusion of craft beer and fresh fruit juices, there's a beer shandy recipe out there to suit every palate. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create your own homemade beer shandies that will impress your friends and family. So gather your ingredients, choose your favorite beer, and embark on a delightful journey through the world of beer shandies.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHANDY



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This makes for a luscious beer with a hint of lemonade.

Provided by Chocoholic

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (12 ounce) bottle lager-style beer
½ cup prepared lemonade

Steps:

  • Pour the beer into a pint glass. Slowly add the lemonade; stir gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 19.2 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

BEER SHANDIES



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Got a beer, a soda, juice, or lemonade, and a piece of fruit? Then you've got the makings of a pretty dandy shandy or a really refreshing radler. Popular in summer because of their lightness and low alcohol content, these easy beer cocktails work well with fall flavors, too. Here are a few combinations we love.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Beer

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

¾ cup beer
¾ cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 slice lemon

Steps:

  • Pour beer and lemon-lime beverage into a pint glass, then garnish with lemon slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 29.5 mg

LEMON SHANDY



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Categories     Beer     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Backyard BBQ     Lemon     Mint     Summer     Shower     Party     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Serves 4.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
3 cups water
four 3-inch strips lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2 fresh mint sprigs
chilled beer, such as pale ale

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and stir in zest. Cool sugar syrup to room temperature.
  • Transfer syrup to a small pitcher and stir in remaining 2 cups water, lemon juice, and mint. Chill lemonade until cold. (Makes about 4 1/2 cups lemonade.)
  • Pour 1/4 cup lemonade, or to taste, into each of 4 chilled beer glasses and top off with beer.

BEER SHANDY



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This is a light and refreshing alcoholic drink perfect for a hot summer's afternoon. It is certain to be a hit with the ladies! I use Red Stripe since its taste is closest that of Castle Lager, but any lager would be good.

Provided by Bokenpop aka Mad

Categories     Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

150 ml lager beer
150 ml Sprite

Steps:

  • Pour well chilled beer into tumbler.
  • Gently pour in well chilled Sprite.
  • NOTE: since the ingredients portions are equal, you could make this as small or as large as you like!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.7, Fat 0.3, Sodium 146.6, Carbohydrate 163.8, Sugar 140.3, Protein 1.5

LEMON SHANDIES



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Blend lemonade with beer for a mellow-yellow refresher.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons), plus wedges, for serving (optional)
8 mild pilsner beers (12 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Place eight 16-ounce glasses or mugs in the freezer.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 3/4 cup water over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Refrigerate until cool, at least 10 minutes and up to 1 week.
  • In a 2-cup liquid measure or small pitcher, combine sugar mixture and lemon juice. Pour 1 beer into each chilled glass; add about 1/4 cup lemon mixture and, if desired, a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.

LIME SHANDIES



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Serve this super-refreshing British pub drink along with our crunchy, creamy 8-Layer Dip all summer long.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons sugar
4 light-bodied beers, such as pilsner
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and sugar until sugar dissolves. Divide mixture among 4 tall glasses and topwith beer. Garnish each with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 g

Tips:

  • Choose a light, refreshing beer for your shandy, such as a pilsner, wheat beer, or pale ale.
  • Use a citrus-flavored soda or juice, such as lemonade, grapefruit soda, or orange juice.
  • Add a splash of grenadine or simple syrup for a sweeter shandy.
  • Garnish your shandy with a slice of citrus, a sprig of mint, or a cherry.
  • Experiment with different flavors and ratios of beer to soda or juice until you find a combination that you enjoy.

Conclusion:

Beer shandies are a refreshing and flavorful way to enjoy beer, especially during warm weather. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a summer drink, give a beer shandy a try.

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