Shandy

Ingredients

  • 180 ml Lager beer
  • 180 ml Lemonade
  • Garnish Lemon slice

Preparation

  1. Build in a highball glass.
  2. Add beer.
  3. Top with lemonade.
  4. Garnish with lemon slice.

Origin Story

The Shandy is believed to have originated in England, where it was traditionally made by mixing beer with lemonade. This combination has been enjoyed since at least the 19th century, particularly as a thirst-quencher in warm weather.

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Seen in

  • Shaun of the Dead 2004

    The Winchester pub scenes feature the kind of casual British drinking the shandy embodies.