Christopher Michel has been the Senior Food and Gardens Editor at Country Living Magazine since March of 2021. Chris has over ten years of experience writing and editing for national magazines and websites, mostly in the food space, such as Cooking Light, The Kitchn, Rodale’s Organic Life, and Bon Appetit. Prior to that, Chris worked in a variety of food spaces in New York City. In 2022, Chris completed the Alabama Master Gardener’s Program hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.\n\n

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Peach Shandy

This summer sipper is perfect for evenings on the back porch.

By Christopher MichelPublished: May 8, 2024

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two glasses of peach shandy on a table

Becky Luigart-Stayner

What to do when you've got a couple farm-stand peaches on the counter and they're just getting ready to go? Puree them into juice and use them with your favorite beer to make a sweet, light, and super refreshing shandy, then hit the back porch and relax!

Shandies are an old drink, still popular in England, and they deserve to be better known here. They're perfect for hot-weather, when you don't want the weight of a full-alcohol beer.

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Yields:

1 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz.
freshly pureed peach juice (from 1/2 a medium peach)
3/4 oz.
fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz.
simple syrup
6 oz.
lager-style beer, plus more as needed

Directions

1. Step 1Combine peach puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a beer or collins glass. Slowly top with beer. Gently stir to combine.

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