Apple Cider Shandies

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Southern Living Cider Shandies in glasses to serve


Photo:

Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless


Active Time:
5 mins

Total Time:
5 mins

Servings:
2

Have you ever tasted a shandy? This cousin to the German raddler was born in England—and both consist of beer mixed with a citrusy soda. As an ode to the season, we’ve added sparkling

apple

cider to the mix, along with a little lemon juice for purists. The result is a supremely sippable, lower-alcohol

drink

that will keep your party guests refreshed if the Southern fall turns a bit fickle.

Ingredients


  • 1 1/2


    cups


    chilled Hefeweizen or German Pilsner

    (from 1 [12-oz.] bottle)


  • 1 1/2


    cups


    chilled sparkling apple cider

    (from 1 [750-milliliter] bottle)


  • 2


    Tbsp.


    fresh lemon juice

    (from 1 lemon)


  • Lemon wheels

Directions

  1. Divide beer and cider evenly between 2 pint glasses. Divide lemon juice evenly between glasses, and gently stir together to combine. Garnish with lemon wheels.