Description
A refreshing, light, and festive autumn drink that combines crisp light lager with tart apple juice and a warm cinnamon sugar rim. Ready in just 5 minutes, this easy shandy is perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle or can (12 oz / 355ml) Light Lager or Pilsner
- 1 cup (240ml) 100% pure apple juice
- Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons (25g) Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon (2g) Ground Cinnamon
- Lemon or Lime Wedges (for wetting the rim)
- Apple Slices (optional garnish)
- Cinnamon Stick (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Chill glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes if possible.
- Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon on a small plate using a fork to combine.
- Run a lemon or lime wedge around the outer rim of the glass to wet it.
- Dip the wet rim upside down into the cinnamon sugar mixture, twisting slightly for an even coating. Tap off excess sugar.
- Fill the prepared glasses to the top with ice cubes.
- Pour 1 cup (240ml) of apple juice into each glass over the ice.
- Slowly pour the cold lager into the glass, pouring down the side or over the back of a spoon to minimize foam.
- Garnish with a thin apple slice on the rim and a cinnamon stick for stirring.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Chill all ingredients (beer and juice) before making to ensure the drink is cold. Pour beer slowly to avoid excessive foam. Do not store mixed shandy as it will go flat. For a lighter version, use half apple juice and half sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Carbohydrates: 22
Keywords: Oktoberfest, Apple Beer Shandy, Cinnamon Sugar Rim, Fall Drinks, Easy Cocktails, Autumn Recipes, Light Beer Drink, Party Drinks