Campari Shandy
Bitter Campari meets sparkling lager and a touch of lime — fresh, light and made for summer.
Ingredients
- Campari60 ml
- Lager, cold and crisp350 ml
- Lime juice, freshly squeezed10 ml
- Lime, for garnish (optional)1 wedge
Method
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, if desired.
- Pour the Campari into the glass.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into the glass for a tart twist.
- Top up slowly with cold lager — pour gently to preserve the bubbles.
- Give the drink a light stir to bring the flavours together without losing too much fizz.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve at once.
About this drink
The shandy has roots in British pub culture, where beer and lemonade came together to make a lighter, thirst-quenching drink. With Campari in place of the usual sweetness, the Italian aperitif’s bitterness finds a fresh, sparkling partner, resulting in a ruby-red, easy-drinking cocktail with a continental twist.
Questions and answers
Which beer works best in a Campari Shandy?
A light pilsner that is not too bitter lets the Campari lead without fighting it. Avoid heavily hopped beers — they create a double bitterness that becomes too much.
How strong is a Campari Shandy?
Surprisingly mild — the beer dilutes the Campari significantly, making it a light, refreshing drink you can have several of on a warm afternoon rather than a classic cocktail with a kick.
