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Fairweather Donna Recipe

Name: Parallel Brothers Fairweather Donna Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz Fairweather Donna (light lager or pilsner); 1.5 oz Gin (London dry); 0.5 oz Lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 0.5 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey and hot water, cooled); 1 to taste Lemon wheel; 1 to taste Fresh mint sprig; 1 cup Ice (large cube or crushed)

Inspired by Parallel Brothers

Time10m

Serves1

Make Fairweather Donna Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

12 oz Fairweather Donna (light lager or pilsner)1 1/2 oz Gin (London dry)1/2 oz Lemon juice, freshly squeezed1/2 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey and hot water, cooled)

Garnish & Finish

1 to taste Lemon wheel1 to taste Fresh mint sprig1 cup Ice (large cube or crushed)

Method

Prepare Glass & Cordial

Chill glass

Place a highball or tall beer glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure the drink stays cold.

If you don't have ready honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and hot water (for this drink: 0.5 oz honey + 0.5 oz hot water), stir until fully dissolved, then cool briefly.

Mix Cocktail

Add 1 cup of ice to the chilled highball or tall beer glass (or use a single large cube).

Pour 1.5 oz London dry gin, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz honey syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with a few ice cubes. (This small shake slightly chills and blends — the beer will be added separately so it doesn't foam excessively.)

Shake briskly for about 8–10 seconds to chill and dilute slightly. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.

Slowly top the glass with 12 oz (one can) of Fairweather Donna (light lager or pilsner). Pour gently down the side of the glass to retain carbonation and minimize foam. Leave about 1/2 inch head.

Stir once gently with a bar spoon 2–3 rotations to integrate the beer and spirit without flattening the beer.

Garnish & Serve

Express the oils of the lemon wheel by squeezing it gently over the drink, then drop the wheel onto the rim or float it on top.

Slap the mint sprig between your hands once to release aroma and place it as a garnish beside the lemon wheel (do not muddle — you want aromatic lift).

Serve immediately with a straw or without, encouraging the drinker to sip slowly to enjoy the interplay of botanic gin, bright lemon-honey, and crisp lager.