Lemon Shandy
Who doesn’t love a shandy? This simple, refreshing Lemon Shandy is made with homemade lemonade and wheat beer.
Believe it or not, I used to be somewhat adverse to lemons mixing with other types of food. Lemon chicken and rice soup really confused me and I didn’t understand the allure.
What can I say? Taste buds change, and now I’ll order lemon chicken soup from the Greek carryout whenever I get a chance.
The mixture of beer and lemonade known as a “shandy” used to really perturb me, but you guessed it – not anymore! Today I’m bringing you a Meyer Lemon Shandy, because I’m still clinging to the last of this year’s Meyer lemon bounty. Feel free to use traditional lemons in this recipe instead.
You only need 3 ingredients (plus water) for this lemon shandy:
- sugar
- lemon juice
- wheat beer
What beer is best for a shandy?:
This really isn’t the time to experiment with dark beers like porters or stouts, or heavily hopped or complex-tasting beers. Keep it light and simple, OK? My favorite is wheat beer, but pilsners and saisons are also great choices for a lemon shandy.
Lemon Shandy
Who doesn't love a shandy? This simple, refreshing Lemon Shandy is made with homemade lemonade and wheat beer.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 4 bottles (12 ounces each) wheat beer
Instructions
- In small saucepot, heat sugar and 1/2 cup water to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. When all sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and let cool. Transfer to jar and refrigerate until chilled.
- In small pitcher, make lemonade: stir sugar syrup, lemon juice and remaining 2 cups cold water until well combined.
- Divide lemonade between 4 pint glasses or mugs. Pour 1 beer into each glass and gently stir to combine.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 57mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2gSugar: 34gProtein: 2g
More great recipes for lemon lovers:
- Lemon Tahini Dressing – drizzle on just about anything
- Lemon Herb Baked Sockeye Salmon Recipe – a great recipe to have in your back pocket
- Lemon Cardamom Coconut Granola – brighten up your breakfast!
- Lemon Drop Margaritas – who says you need limes with tequila?
- Lemon Smoothie – one of those most popular recipes on this site!
- Lemon Snowball Cookies from Live Well Bake Often
- Lemon Butter Chicken from Recipes Worth Repeating
This looks perfect for a sunny day!!
Thanks so much, Gerry!
Oh wow, this looks so refreshing!! Meyer lemons are so good. And so are pringles!
Thanks for stopping by, Dorothy!
Can you make me one of these tonight after class? It looks delicious. I think the use of a wheat beer was a great idea. And the brand you used for this post – we’ll call it Shmoegaraden – seems like a perfect choice. I tested the pringles for you earlier and I think they do have a good limey salty quality to them that pairs well with a cold brew.
so awesome! and so good with chips too! <3
Thanks so much for stopping by, Kelsey!
I haven’t heard of a shandy until you told me about them. I need to try this next time I’m snacking on some Pringles!
Oh, you MUST try a shandy! I’ll see if I can find you one this weekend 🙂
I LOVE a good shandy in the summer. It’s so refreshing and light and perfect for beating the heat. These Pringles sound pretty tasty too. They are such a delicious snack….yum!
Yesssss, a fellow shandy lover! I think they are sort of polarizing, because I know some people who hate them. But in my opinion, beer + lemonade = what’s not to love?