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A wonderfully refreshing and simple beer cocktail made by mixing a crisp pilsner with sparkling lemonade. It's the perfect light and bubbly drink for a sunny afternoon or a backyard barbecue, offering a less alcoholic and sweeter alternative to a full-strength beer.
For 4 servings
Chill Ingredients and Glassware
Mix the Shandy
Garnish and Serve Immediately
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A wonderfully refreshing and simple beer cocktail made by mixing a crisp pilsner with sparkling lemonade. It's the perfect light and bubbly drink for a sunny afternoon or a backyard barbecue, offering a less alcoholic and sweeter alternative to a full-strength beer.
This german_american recipe takes 5 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 269.8 calories per serving with 1.72g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for beverage.
The German original. Use a 50/50 mix of pilsner and a carbonated lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7-Up.
Swap the sparkling lemonade for a sparkling grapefruit soda for a more tart and complex citrus flavor.
Use a spicy ginger ale or ginger beer instead of lemonade for a zesty kick.
Gently muddle a few fresh mint leaves or a sprig of rosemary in the bottom of the glass before adding the beer and lemonade for an aromatic twist.
By mixing beer with lemonade, you effectively cut the alcohol content by half compared to drinking a full-strength beer. This makes it a lighter, more sessionable option for social gatherings.
The lemonade and fresh lemon garnish contribute a small amount of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports the immune system.
While alcohol is a diuretic, the significant volume of non-alcoholic lemonade in a shandy helps to offset this effect, contributing more fluids than a standard beer.
They are very similar, and the terms are often used interchangeably. Traditionally, a British Shandy is beer mixed with a carbonated lemonade, while a German Radler ('cyclist') is beer mixed with a lemon-lime soda. Both are refreshing, low-alcohol beer cocktails.
Absolutely. While pilsner is classic for its crispness, you can experiment with other light beers like a lager, kölsch, or even a wheat beer (hefeweizen) for a different flavor profile.
A 12 oz serving of this Pilsner Shandy contains approximately 130-160 calories, depending on the specific beer and lemonade used. This is generally fewer calories than a full-strength 12 oz beer.
As an alcoholic beverage containing sugar, a shandy is best considered an occasional treat. However, it is lower in alcohol and sometimes calories compared to a standard beer, making it a lighter option for moderate consumption.
Yes, you can easily make a non-alcoholic version. Simply substitute the pilsner with a non-alcoholic beer, following the same 1:1 ratio with sparkling lemonade.
Excess foam is usually caused by pouring too quickly or pouring the beer into the lemonade. To prevent this, always pour the beer first, tilt the glass at a 45-degree angle, and pour slowly down the side.