Athletic Run Wild Recipe

Make syrup (if not using pre-made)

Combine equal parts honey and warm water (for this recipe: 0.5 oz honey + 0.5 oz warm water) in a small container and stir until fully combined and smooth. Cool to room temperature before using.

In a pint glass or cocktail shaker without ice, add the fresh grapefruit juice (3 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.5 oz) and 0.5 oz cooled honey syrup. Add 2 dashes orange bitters and a pinch of sea salt. Stir briskly 10–15 seconds to fully integrate and slightly aerate.

Fill a chilled 16–20 oz highball or pint glass halfway with ice if you prefer a colder, slower-diluting drink. If you want maximum effervescence and aroma, skip the ice and serve over no ice. Pour the juice mixture into the glass.

Tilt the glass and slowly pour the chilled pale lager (12 oz) down the side to preserve carbonation. Pour gently until the beer reaches about 1/2 inch from the rim.

Give the assembled drink one very gentle stir (1–2 revolutions) with a bar spoon to marry the beer and juice without flattening the beer.

Float a thin grapefruit wheel on the surface and tuck a mint sprig into the rim or lightly slap the mint between your palms to release aroma before placing it on the drink. Serve immediately.