Grapefruit shandy

Most bars or home mixologists can easily whip up this quick summer cocktail. Ben Heller, operations manager at 17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro, Illinois, suggests pairing a quality beer with freshly squeezed lemonade. Though a traditional shandy is typically half beer and half lemonade, Heller prefers the added complexity of grapefruit. A lager will suffice in this recipe, but Heller recommends a pale ale.

“A little bit of hops goes well with citrus,” Heller says. “Just make sure the beer and lemonade are cold before you pour them into a frosted mug.”

Myriad versions have been invented since this drink first appeared in the 1850s, so there are plenty of options, but this recipe couldn’t be simpler.

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Grapefruit Shandy

• 5 oz cold lemonade
• 1 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 6 oz cold pale ale or lager beer
• lemon twist, for garnish

In chilled pint glass, stir together lemonade and grapefruit juice; pour beer on top. Serve cold with a lemon twist for garnish.