SUMMER SHANDY

This refreshing beer cocktail is easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ounce* freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 ounce simple syrup

4 ounces soda water

6 ounces craft wheat beer

For the garnish: Lemon or orange wedge (optional)

Method

In a beer glass, stir the simple syrup and lemon juice.

Add the soda water and beer and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a citrus wedge.

*1 ounce = 2 tablespoons

The best beer for a summer shandy? It goes without saying that local craft beer is the best! Wheat beer is a favourite. It’s complex but not hoppy, which goes hand in hand with the zing of lemon. You can use any lager, but we recommend a wheat beer.