Best 2 Summer Shandy Recipes

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Summer shandy is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that is perfect for enjoying on a hot summer day. It is a combination of beer and lemonade, with a variety of other ingredients that can be added to taste. The most common additions are lemon zest, lime juice, and fresh mint leaves. Summer shandy is often served with a slice of lemon or lime and a sprig of mint.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMER SHANDY



Summer Shandy image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup hot water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
Wheat beer or lager, for serving

Steps:

  • To a pitcher, add the hot water and sugar and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the lemon juice and 3 cups cold water and stir to combine. Freeze into ice cubes.
  • To serve: fill each glass with lemonade ice cubes. Tilt the glasses, fill with beer and serve.

SUMMER SHANDY



Summer Shandy image

Pair lemonade and beer for our light, refreshing Summer Shandy that's ready in just five minutes.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Beverage

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup yellow sugar
1 lemon wedge
1 bottle or can (12 oz) regular or nonalcoholic light beer, chilled
1/2 cup chilled lemonade

Steps:

  • Sprinkle yellow sugar on small plate. Moisten rims of 2 glasses with lemon wedge, then dip rims into sugar.
  • Add 3/4 cup beer and 1/4 cup lemonade to each glass; stir. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips for Making the Best Summer Shandy

  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better your shandy will taste. This means using fresh lemonade, real fruit juice, and cold beer.
  • Choose a beer that you enjoy drinking. The beer is the main ingredient in a shandy, so it's important to choose one that you like. A light, refreshing beer is a good option, such as a pilsner, wheat beer, or kölsch.
  • Adjust the proportions to your taste. The ratio of beer to lemonade or fruit juice can be adjusted to your liking. If you want a more beer-flavored shandy, use more beer. If you want a more citrusy or fruity shandy, use more lemonade or fruit juice.
  • Garnish your shandy with a slice of fruit or a sprig of mint. This will add a touch of color and flavor to your drink.

Conclusion

A summer shandy is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for enjoying on a hot day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious shandy that will be the hit of your next party or gathering.

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