Rock Shandy
Soda and lemonade with Angostura bitters. A South African classic.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 90 ml Soda water
- 90 ml Lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 90 ml soda water into the glass
- Pour 90 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda) into the glass
- Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Garnish
Tip
Angostura contains alcohol, but only a trace when used in dashes.
About the Rock Shandy
The Rock Shandy is a classic South African soft drink, especially popular after sport.
The soda fountain family. Soda fountains spread across America in the late 1800s, serving flavoured syrups mixed with carbonated water. Many famous alcohol-free drinks, like the Shirley Temple, the Roy Rogers and the Italian soda, come from that tradition: syrup, citrus and bubbles.
Rock Shandy FAQ
What's in a Rock Shandy?
90 ml soda water, 90 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda), 3 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with lemon wheel.
Does a Rock Shandy contain alcohol?
Only a trace, from angostura bitters. Leave it out for a completely alcohol-free glass.
Should I shake or stir a Rock Shandy?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Rock Shandy in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
