Cocktail · Germany
Radler
Pour a German Radler with equal parts pilsner and sparkling lemonade, using precise oz and ml measures for a light beer cocktail.
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Prep time
- 5 minutes
- Glassware
- Pint glass
- Base
- pilsner
Ingredients
- 6 oz (180 ml) chilled German pilsner
- 6 oz (180 ml) sparkling lemonade
Garnish
Lemon wheel, optional
How to make it
- 1Chill a pint glass and measure each ingredient.
- 2Pour chilled German pilsner and sparkling lemonade slowly down the side of the tilted pint glass to preserve a modest head.
- 3Stir once, very gently, and serve cold.
- 4Finish with lemon wheel, optional and serve immediately.
The story behind Radler
Radler means “cyclist” in German and describes the easy-drinking blend of beer and lemonade popularized in Bavaria. Its low alcohol and crisp citrus make it suited to warm days and outdoor refreshment.