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Natty Recipe

Name: Wayward Bar & Kitchens NATTY Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 12 fl oz light lager beer (preferably 'natty' / American-style); 6 pieces ice (cubes); 0.5 fl oz fresh lime juice; 0.25 fl oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water); 0.25 fl oz orange liqueur (optional, Cointreau or triple sec); 1 sprig fresh mint sprig; 1 piece lime wheel or wedge; 0.5 tsp coarse salt (optional, for rimming)

Inspired by Wayward Bar & Kitchen

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

12 fl oz light lager beer (preferably 'natty' / American-style)6 pieces ice (cubes)

Brightener & Balance

1/2 fl oz Fresh lime juice1/4 fl oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)1/4 fl oz orange liqueur (optional, Cointreau or triple sec)

Aroma & Garnish

1 sprig fresh mint sprig1 piece lime wheel or wedge1/2 tsp coarse salt (optional, for rimming)

Method

Prepare Glass

Chill a pint or highball glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you gather ingredients to cool it.

If you prefer a salted rim, run the lime wedge around the glass lip and dip the rim into the coarse salt to coat lightly. Discard ice water if used and add fresh ice cubes (3–4) to the chilled glass.

Build Cocktail

Citrus & Sweetener

In a small jigger or mixing glass, combine 0.5 fl oz fresh lime juice and 0.25 fl oz simple syrup. If using orange liqueur for a hint of depth, add 0.25 fl oz now and stir briefly to combine.

Pour the citrus/syrup mixture over the ice in your chilled glass and give it a gentle stir (3–4 rotations) to slightly chill and distribute flavors.

Slowly pour 12 fl oz of chilled light lager beer down the side of the glass so it layers gently and minimizes foam. If the beer is very carbonated, pour in two stages, pausing to let foam settle between pours.

Finish & Garnish

Gently slap the mint sprig between your hands to release its aromatics, then tuck it into the drink near the rim (do not muddle aggressively).

Float the lime wheel on top or clip the wedge to the glass. Give the drink a final gentle stir (1–2 turns) to marry the layers without losing carbonation.

Serve immediately while the beer is lively and cold.