March 24, 2015

Lemon Shandy

Who doesn’t love a shandy? This simple, refreshing Lemon Shandy is made with homemade lemonade and wheat beer. 

Homemade lemon shandy overflowing mason jar mug.

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. 

Wheat beer shandy in glass mug with lemons in background.

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.

Yield: 4 servings

Lemon Shandy

Lemon shandy in mason jar mug with bottle opener and lemons in background.

Who doesn't love a shandy? This simple, refreshing Lemon Shandy is made with homemade lemonade and wheat beer. 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

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

  1. 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.
  2. In small pitcher, make lemonade: stir sugar syrup, lemon juice and remaining 2 cups cold water until well combined.
  3. Divide lemonade between 4 pint glasses or mugs. Pour 1 beer into each glass and gently stir to combine.

Recommended Products

Foxes Love Lemons, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com. There is no additional cost to you.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 57mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2gSugar: 34gProtein: 2g
© Foxes Love Lemons LLC. Images registered with U.S. Copyright Office.
Category: Cocktails

More great recipes for lemon lovers: