Radler

Radler is bright, bubbly, and deeply refreshing, combining crisp lager with sweet-tart sparkling lemonade. The result is a light, easy-drinking shandy with gentle bitterness, citrus lift, and a cooling finish.

Nutrition · per serving

110kcal

1gProtein

13gCarbs

0gFat

0gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

4 items

For the drink

lager beer, well chilled330 ml

sparkling lemonade, well chilled330 ml

ice cubes120 g

lemon slices2 slices

Tips

•Use a clean, crisp German-style lager such as Helles or Pils for the most classic flavor.
•If your lemonade is very sweet, add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice to sharpen the finish.
•For the best balance, both the beer and lemonade should be equally cold before mixing.
•Traditionally, Radler is mixed roughly 1:1, but you can adjust slightly toward more beer or more lemonade to taste.

Steps

1
Chill 2 tall glasses in the freezer for 2-3 minutes if you have time. Keeping everything very cold helps the Radler stay lively and foamy without going flat too quickly.
2
Divide the ice cubes between the glasses, then add 1 lemon slice to each glass.
120 g ice cubes2 slices lemon slices
3
Pour the sparkling lemonade evenly into the glasses first. Pouring the sweeter, fizzy mixer in first helps the beer blend gently with less aggressive foaming.
330 ml sparkling lemonade, well chilled
4
Slowly top each glass with the chilled lager beer, pouring down the inside of the glass to preserve carbonation and create a light head. Stir once very gently only if needed.
330 ml lager beer, well chilled
5
Serve immediately while cold and sparkling.

Origin & History

Radler is a classic German beer mixed drink made from lager and lemonade, especially associated with Bavaria. Its name means 'cyclist,' and popular lore says it was created as a refreshing, lower-alcohol drink for thirsty bike riders. It remains a staple in beer gardens and summer gatherings across Germany.

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Steps

Chill 2 tall glasses in the freezer for 2-3 minutes if you have time. Keeping everything very cold helps the Radler stay lively and foamy without going flat too quickly.

Divide the ice cubes between the glasses, then add 1 lemon slice to each glass.

120 g ice cubes2 slices lemon slices

Pour the sparkling lemonade evenly into the glasses first. Pouring the sweeter, fizzy mixer in first helps the beer blend gently with less aggressive foaming.

330 ml sparkling lemonade, well chilled

Slowly top each glass with the chilled lager beer, pouring down the inside of the glass to preserve carbonation and create a light head. Stir once very gently only if needed.

330 ml lager beer, well chilled

Serve immediately while cold and sparkling.

Origin & History