Shandy
Lager and lemonade, half and half. Light and thirst-quenching.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 2% ABV
Ingredients
- 150 ml Lager
- 150 ml Lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Lemon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 150 ml lager into the glass
- Top with 150 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Shandy
The shandy comes from the British "shandygaff", a mix of beer and ginger beer recorded in the 1850s. Today it is usually beer and lemonade.
The beer and cider family. Beer has been mixed with other drinks for centuries. The British "shandygaff" mixed beer with ginger beer in the 1850s, the Black Velvet dates to 1861 and Mexico's michelada adds lime and spice. Beer drinks are long, light and easy to make for a crowd.
Shandy FAQ
What's in a Shandy?
150 ml lager, 150 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda), garnished with lemon wedge.
How strong is a Shandy?
About 2% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Shandy?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Shandy in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
