Radler Beer Recipe

Radler beer in glass in front of a bottle of pilsner lager and a bottle of sparkling lemonade.

The classic Bavarian beer cocktail, the Radler is a refreshing thirst-quenching summer time elixir. Here is how simple it is to make.

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Prep Time: 2

Total Time: 2

Servings: cocktails

Calories: 237kcal

Author: Milena Perrine

Ingredients

12 oz chilled German lager classic is Munich Helles, but a Pilsner works great too
12 oz chilled sparkling lemonade
½ lemon sliced thinly for garnish (optional)
1-2 rosemary sprigs for garnish optional
a couple of ice cubes for added sparkle optional

Instructions

Fill two glasses with 6 oz of sparkling lemonade each.
Top with 6 oz of lager.
Garnish with lemon and rosemary and drop an ice cube or two (optional step, not traditional).

Notes

In the North of Germany a radler is known as Alsterwasser. It is typically mixed with a stronger and bitterer lager than the South German Munich Helles. (German Pils lagers get stronger and bitterer as one travels from South to North).

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