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Homebrew Shandy

A refreshing blend of beer and lemonade, perfect for summer afternoons.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 ounces of your favorite beer lager or wheat beer works well
  • 12 ounces of lemonade freshly squeezed or store-bought
  • 1 ounce of lemon juice optional for extra zest
  • Fresh lemon slices for garnish
  • Ice cubes optional

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Stirring spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Glasses for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine the lemonade and lemon juice.
  3. Slowly pour the beer into the pitcher.
  4. Using a stirring spoon, mix the lemonade and beer together lightly.
  5. Take a quick taste of your shandy and adjust with more lemonade or lemon juice if needed.
  6. Fill glasses with ice cubes if desired.
  7. Pour the shandy into the prepared glasses and add a slice of lemon to each glass.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade shandy.

Notes

Experiment with different fruit juices like lime or grapefruit for unique variations.