Pint Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pint (single-serving beer-style cocktail)
Method
Pint (single-serving beer-style cocktail)
Chill glass
Place a clean pint glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare other ingredients to ensure the pint stays cold.
Optional: prepare shandy mix
If making a shandy-style pint, combine the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup in a small mixing glass and stir briefly to combine. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Optional: add spirit
If you want a stronger pint, pour 1 oz gin or vodka into the chilled pint glass. Swirl gently to coat the glass and integrate the spirit.
Add ice (optional)
If you prefer an extra-cold pint or are making a beer cocktail, add 3–4 ice cubes to the glass. Note: adding ice will dilute the beer as it melts, changing carbonation and flavor.
Pour the beer
Hold the chilled pint glass at a 45-degree angle and slowly pour the beer down the side until the glass is about three-quarters full. Straighten the glass and finish pouring down the middle to create a moderate head (about 1/2–1 inch).
Add shandy mixer (if using)
If you prepared the lemon-simple syrup mix, gently pour it into the beer. Stir once gently with a bar spoon or a long spoon to incorporate—do not stir vigorously to preserve carbonation.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a lemon wedge or wheel on the rim if desired. Serve immediately while fizzy and cold.