Meyer Lemon Shandies

meyer lemon shandy in glasses with lemon wedges

Mix up a batch of seasonal Meyer Lemon Shandies for your guests as you watch the Big Game! This twist on a classic Shandy celebrates winter citrus. First, make a tart Meyer Lemonade that will serve as the base for this cocktail. When the lemonade has chilled, pour in a fruity wheat beer. Garnish with a slice of Meyer lemon, and enjoy. These Shandies make a delightfully tart tailgating drink, as well as a simple sipper for any winter get-together.

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 162kcal

Ingredients

Meyer Lemonade (Enough to make 4 Shandies)

1 cup Meyer lemon juice
1 cup water
1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Individual Shandy

4 oz. Revolver Blood & Honey American Wheat Ale or another light fruit wheat beer
4 oz. Meyer Lemonade

Instructions

Make the Meyer Lemonade

Juice the Meyer lemons using a citrus juicer, and strain any pulp and seeds from the juice.
Combine the juice with the water and sugar. Stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Chill in the refrigerator until time to use.

Make the Individual Shandies

Measure 4 oz. of the lemonade into a glass.
Pour 4 oz. of beer on top of the lemonade.
Stir with a spoon, garnish with a slice of Meyer lemon, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Please note that the recipe total time does NOT include chill time.

Meyer lemons will vary in sweetness, so when you are making your lemonade, start off with 1 tablespoon of sugar. If the lemonade is too tart, add more sugar. Just do so slowly and intentionally so you don’t oversweeten it.

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