Strawberry Rhubarb Shandy
A strawberry rhubarb shandy is a perfect way to welcome summer this weekend! Kick back and enjoy the Memorial Day holiday with this refreshing and seasonal beer cocktail.
Happy Memorial Day, friends!
It’s a beauteous day here in the Philly area, and I’m so happy that my whole family is here with me, to help kick off the un-official start of summer!
It’s going to be a busy week here on Baking a Moment, and I’ve got lots of delicious recipes to share with you over the next few days. So for today’s post, I’m going to try to keep it brief (my patio awaits ;)).
Have you ever heard of a shandy before? It’s usually half beer and half lemonade. Which I thought sounded really weird the first time I heard about it- but it is so good!
It’s really refreshing, not too sweet, and not too heavy either. If you enjoy a hefeweizen with a slice of orange, then you’ll love a shandy!
I’m putting my own twist on this classic beer cocktail! I just couldn’t resist when I saw the stalks of fresh rhubarb at my local market yesterday. I ADORE rhubarb, and wait anxiously for its arrival every spring. It never comes soon enough for me, and it disappears so quickly I’m always left wanting more. It’s tart and floral, and it somehow has a way of making strawberries taste even more strawberry-ish!
The tangy taste of the rhubarb makes a perfect substitute for lemonade in this shandy. And I just love the rosy hue it gives to the drink.
I followed my friend Kevin’s recipe for rhubarb syrup. It was easy as can be! Didn’t it come out so pretty?
And I just pureed a few fresh strawberries to add in, however, I kinda wish I had just added the strawberries into the pot, along with the rhubarb. That way I could have strained out the seeds. If you don’t want to deal with seeds, that’s what you should do, but all in all it was still so delish and I’m sure it would work well either way. Let your conscience be your guide- there’s no messing this one up!
Feel free to adjust the quantities of rhubarb syrup and strawberry puree to suit your own personal taste. If you like it sweet, add more, if you like it dryer, use less. It’s totally up to you! I put around two ounces of rhubarb syrup in the bottom of a pilsner glass, stirred in about 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree, and topped it off with an icy cold Kolsch. Any kind of pale, hoppy, or wheat beer would work really well I think. You just want something light and simple, no fancy flavorings added, so that the strawberry rhubarb can really shine 😉
If you are big into beer, you should definitely check out my friend Justine’s blog! She’s a real beer aficionado; every one of her recipe posts features a beer pairing!
Mix up one of these fun drinks for patio sipping today! And enjoy the holiday!
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A strawberry rhubarb shandy is a perfect way to welcome summer this weekend! Kick back and enjoy the Memorial Day holiday with this refreshing and seasonal beer cocktail.
- 2 ounces rhubarb syrup
- 2-3 strawberries pureed (I use this mini-chopper)
- 12 ounces cold beer (1 bottle), such as Kolsch, IPA, witbier, or hefeweizen
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Place the rhubarb syrup and strawberry puree in the bottom of a chilled glass, and stir to combine.
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Pour in the cold beer, stir briefly, and enjoy!
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Love this, Allie! I just made a strawberry rhubarb syrup and it makes SUCH a delicious addition to drinks! A shandy is a great idea!
Thanks Cathy! Aren’t simple syrups just the best? And strawberry rhubarb is my ultimate Spring favorite. Thanks so much for the sweet comment!
What a tasty drink and a great way to enjoy some of that rhubarb syrup!
Thanks so much Kevin! For the syrup recipe and for dropping by!
Allie, this looks SO refreshing (and your photos are just divine, as usual :). Hope you had the loveliest long weekend! PS: How did I not know you are in Philly!? My sister used to live there so I visited all the time. Such a fun town!
No kidding?! That’s awesome Amy! I’m born and raised here, and it is SUCH a fun town. I love it! Thanks so much for the sweet comment. Hope your weekend was relaxing and fun. PS- I can’t wait to read more about Guatemala!
oh my gooooodness!!!!! This look soooooooooooo AWESOME! I mean, just looking at that gradient of colors makes me feel like I’m on a beach in Hawaii. I wonder what’ll happen when I actually take a sip {more like chug it down} *-* Sadly, we don’t get rhubarb here! 🙁 Like.EVER! Maybe I’ll just go with the strawberries’ syrup and a nice cold bottle of beer to it! LOVE LOVE LOOOOVVVEEE IT!
That’s a great idea Samina and I’m sure it would be equally delicious! Thanks so much for the awesome feedback 😉
What a totally fresh spin for summer!! I’m all over this!
Thanks so much Megan! I’m so happy you like it 😉 Thanks for stopping by and for the great feedback!
Thanks Megan! We really enjoyed it. Very summery! Thanks so much for the sweet comment!
What a refreshing drink, Allie! Indeed a perfect drink for welcoming summer. Hope you had a great holiday weekend.
Toodles,
Tammy<3
I did, Tammy! And now here we are kicking off another one! Sorry I’m a bit behind on answering comments, but I just had to take a minute to say thanks for the sweet comment. Happy Friday, dear!
Oh my goodness, how refreshing does this look? I discovered shandies a few years ago, and though I will sadly have to sit out of any shandy-sippin’ this year with the bun in the oven, you can bet that I’ll be indulging in some when I can! So lovely!
Thanks, Dianna! Aren’t shandies so good? Sorry you can’t partake at the moment, but thanks so much for the sweet comment!
What a gorgeous drink Allie! I’ve never had a shandy before but it sounds amazing with the rhubarb syrup and pureed strawberries. Such a refreshing and perfect cocktail for spring and summer! Hope you had a wonderful weekend with your lovely family 🙂
Thank you sweetie! It was a great weekend and now I’m looking forward to another one! Take care and hugs to you!