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Shandy

The Shandy is a British pub classic: half lager or bitter, half lemonade. Light, refreshing and lower in alcohol, it is perfect for a sunny afternoon.

other · Approx. 2-2.5% ABV

  • shandy
  • beer
  • lemonade
  • pub drink
  • british
  • low abv
  • summer
Shandy
Jose Gonzalez

The Shandy is a British pub classic: half lager or bitter, half lemonade. Light, refreshing and lower in alcohol, it is perfect for a sunny afternoon.

Ingredients

  • Half a pint (284ml) of lager or bitter, chilled
  • Half a pint (284ml) of chilled lemonade

Method

  1. Pour the beer: Tilt a pint glass and pour in the beer.
  2. Top: Gently top up with lemonade.
  3. Serve: Serve straight away while it is lively.

Tips for the Perfect Shandy

  • Use British-style clear, fizzy lemonade.
  • Bitter gives a maltier shandy; lager gives a crisper one.
  • Adjust the ratio to taste.

Good to Know

In Germany a similar beer and lemonade mix is called a Radler. A pint of half-and-half shandy is roughly 2% ABV.

Please drink responsibly. Know your limits, and never drink and drive.

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