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Bitter Shandy
Spring 2017
Gum syrup gives this long drink of beer and fruit juices more textural heft than you would get from just simple syrup. For the best results, use a lighter style pilsner lager like Steam Whistle. If you don’t have gum syrup, you can substitute a rich simple syrup made from two parts cane sugar to one part water.
Makes 1 drink
1 oz Aperol
¾ oz strained ruby red grapefruit juice
¾ oz strained fresh lime juice
½ oz gum syrup
Ice cubes
6 oz pilsner, chilled
Lime or grapefruit wedges for garnish, if desired
1. Pour Aperol, grapefruit juice, lime juice and gum syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add 3 ice cubes. Shake for 5 seconds. Strain into a chilled 10 oz Collins glass. Top with beer, pouring very slowly. Garnish, if desired.
Makes 1 drink
