Leinenleugel's Summer Shandy Recipe

Make Leinenleugel's Summer Shandy Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Time15m
Serves4
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Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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Ingredients

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Method

Prepare Citrus Mixer

  1. 1

    Juice and combine

    Strain fresh lemon and orange juice into a measuring cup to remove pulp and seeds. Add the chilled simple syrup to the juices and stir until fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding up to 1 tablespoon more simple syrup if desired.

  2. 2

    Chill the mixer briefly in the refrigerator (5–10 minutes) if your juices warmed while prepping.

Assemble Shandy

  1. 3

    In a large pitcher (1.5–2 quart), add the chilled beer. Pour the citrus mixer slowly over the back of a spoon held just above the beer surface to reduce foaming and maintain carbonation.

  2. 4

    Gently stir the beer and citrus with a long bar spoon 3–4 times—do not vigorously mix, or you'll lose carbonation.

Garnish & Serve

  1. 5

    Fill four chilled pint glasses with a few fresh mint leaves and about 1/2 cup ice each if using. Divide the shandy evenly among the glasses.

  2. 6

    Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and half an orange wheel on the rim. Clap the remaining mint between your palms once to release aroma and tuck it into each glass.

  3. 7

    Serve immediately to preserve effervescence.

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