Lemon Balm & Grapefruit Shandy
My new favorite drink for the summertime!
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 min
Steeping Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 6 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
- 6 oz lite beer
- 3/4 oz lemon balm syrup (recipe below)
- 1/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice
- Soda water (optional)
- Ice
Lemon balm syrup recipe (makes 1 cup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh lemon balm leaves
Fill a tall glass with ice, syrup, grapefruit juice, and ice. Top with 6 ounces of lite beer and soda water (optional). Garnish with a lemon wedge and sprigs of lemon balm.
Lemon Balm Syrup Instructions
Combine sugar, water, and lemon balm in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is fully dissolved. Let simmer one minute, then remove from heat. Let steep one hour. Pour through a mesh strainer to remove leaves and store in cool place.
Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword beer, cocktail, grapefruit, lemon balm, shandy