Blood Orange Shandy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Drinks
Blood Orange Shandy
Description
The Blood Orange Shandy begins with preparing a simple syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water until the sugar dissolves, then cooling the syrup. Freshly squeezed and strained blood orange juice is combined with the cooled syrup to create a sweet citrus base. This mixture is then divided among glasses filled with ice, topped with a light, carbonated pilsner or hefeweizen beer, and gently stirred to combine flavors without losing fizz.
The drink balances the tart and deep citrus flavor of blood oranges with beer’s light bitterness and subtle maltiness, enhanced by the sweetness of the syrup. Garnishes of sliced blood oranges and fresh mint leaves visually enhance and add a mild herbal note. Served chilled, this shandy provides a bright and refreshing taste experience.
This beverage fits well in warm weather or social settings where a lower-alcohol, fruity drink is desired. It can be prepared in parts ahead of time—the simple syrup up to a week ahead, and the juice up to three days—making it convenient for entertaining.
Ingredients
simple syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
shandy
- 1 1/2 cups blood orange juice from about 4 to 5 oranges, freshly squeezed and strained
- 24 ounces pilsner or hefeweizen
garnish
- 8 blood orange sliced
- 4 prigs mint leaves
Instructions
simple syrup
- Place sugar and water in small saucepan and simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
shandy
- Combine simple syrup and orange juice into a liquid measuring cup and stir together.
- Fill four drinking glasses with ice and divide sweetened orange juice. Fill each glass with half of beer and stir together. Garnish each glass with blood orange slices and mint leaves, if using.Serve.
Notes
- Simple syrup can be made up to one week in advance and kept refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Freshly squeezed blood orange juice is best but can be prepared and refrigerated up to three days ahead in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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