Hard Shandy

Inspired by the drinks that have refreshed summer travellers for hundreds of years, the Hard Shandy is an Irish True version of a beer garden classic, combining the citrus notes of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey with wheat beer and lemonade. It’s the perfect summer beer and whiskey cocktail!

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Flavours

Citrus, Refreshing, Umami, Lemonade, Fruity.

Inspired by the drinks that have refreshed summer travellers for hundreds of years, the Hard Shandy is an Irish True version of a beer garden classic, combining the citrus notes of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey with wheat beer and lemonade. It’s the perfect summer beer and whiskey cocktail!

PREP TIME

30 seconds

SERVES

1 serving

GLASS

Pilsner glass

EQUIPMENT

None

GARNISH

1 Wheel of lemon

ICE

None

INGREDIENTS
  • 50ml Tullamore D.E.W. Original
  • 150ml Cloudy lemonade
  • 150ml Wheat Beer or Hefeweizen
  • 1 Wheel of lemon
HOW TO MAKE
  • In a pilsner glass, add Tullamore D.E.W. followed by lemonade, and finished with beer.
  • Garnish with a lemon wheel.
OCCASIONS
  • Garden party
  • Refreshing summer drinks
  • Barbecue
Top tips for a perfect serve
top tip

The Irish have always liked a shandy and I have to say it is a special drink.

Kevin Pigott Brand Ambassador
Top Tip

Sip and savour, this is a drink for enjoying slowly.

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The Tullamore D.E.W. History

Tullamore is a town in Ireland, a small town which today has a population of almost 13,000 people. DEW or D. E. W. are the initials of one of the greatest distillers Ireland has ever had, his name was Daniel Edmund Williams. He began working at the distillery as a stable boy at the age of 15 and went on to become Distillery Manager by the age of 25.

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Frequently Asked Questions What type of lemonade is best for this cocktail?

Pick your favourite! Homemade lemonade can be a wonderful choice.

What makes a shandy?

Shandy is created by combining beer and a citrus soda, most commonly lemonade, it’s a popular bar drink in the UK.

Where did Shandy originate?

The term Shandy comes from 18th century England and Ireland and is a shortened version of the drink’s original name “shandy gaff”.