A radler is Germany’s refreshing beer-and-lemonade blend, prized for its low bitterness, gentle sweetness, and easy summer character.
Use a crisp pale lager and a bright sparkling lemonade, then combine them gently so the drink stays lively without losing its foam.
Chill both ingredients thoroughly before mixing. A cold radler needs less ice and keeps its carbonation longer.
Serving Suggestions
Serve in a tall glass with a lemon wheel alongside grilled sausages, pretzels, potato salad, or a sunny picnic spread.
Recipe Notes
Mix each radler just before serving. Once combined, the lemonade and beer gradually lose their sparkle.
Classic German Radler
A refreshing German beer cocktail made with pale lager, sparkling lemonade, and lemon.
Equipment
- Tall beer glass
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
Ingredients
Radler
- 12 oz pale lager well chilled
- 12 oz sparkling lemonade well chilled
- 1/2 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
Mix:
- Pour the chilled lager into a tall glass. Slowly add the sparkling lemonade to preserve the carbonation.
- Stir once gently with a bar spoon and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Serve:
- Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Notes
- A 1:1 ratio is traditional, but adjust the lemonade for a lighter or more beer-forward drink.
- Use non-alcoholic lager for an alcohol-free radler.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgSugar: 15g