Bitter Shandy

Classically, a shandy is light beer combined with a citrus soda and sipped on a warm day; it is refreshing and flavorful. This cocktail stays true to the original in flavor, but magnifies the intensity. Bitter citrus flavors from the peels and spicy fresh ginger combine to bring life to this beautiful cocktail base that simply requires a cold beer to complete it. Though classic lighter lagers are the usual go to, it is definitely worth experimenting to find one’s favorites! Cocktail recipe by Eamon Rockey from Betony in NYC.

Ingredients

Cocktail Ingredients

1 oz. Shandy Mix
12 oz. beer of choice, ice-cold

Shandy Mix

6 limes, juiced, skins reserved
4 lemons, juiced, skins reserved
¹⁄₄ cup water
¹⁄₄ cup fresh ginger, thinly sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup Everclear^®

Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar with citrus skins, water and ginger; allow to steep at room temperature for 1 hour, and stir vigorously until the sugar has dissolved. Add Everclear® and rest for an additional 3 hours. Strain the liquid from the solids and store refrigerated.

Combine sugar with citrus skins, water and ginger; allow to steep at room temperature for 1 hour, and stir vigorously until the sugar has dissolved. Add Everclear® and rest for an additional 3 hours. Strain the liquid from the solids and store refrigerated.