Long weekends pair perfectly with frosty beverages, but sometimes even an ice-cold beer feels too heavy for the heat. This take on a shandy uses cider as its base, creating a lighter version of the low-alcohol summer drink. The amaro and cider sweeten the drink without any help from added sugar.
Pro tip: This shandy is best enjoyed in a lawn chair far away from clocks.
Cider Shandy
Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen
Yield: 1 cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: N/A
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Ice
¾ ounce Averna amaro (or your favorite digestif)
½ ounce lemon juice
1 bottle sweet hard cider
Lemon rind for garnish
Directions
In a tall beer glass, add the ice, Averna and lemon juice. Fill the glass to the top with cider, then squeeze the oils from the lemon rind onto the rim and into the drink. Sink into your favorite outdoor chair and enjoy.
