Kim Laidlaw

Classic: Arkansas Lemon Ginger Shandy

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    Drink
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State
Spirits of '76

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

  • About

A refreshing nod to Arkansas’s deep love of beer, this citrusy shandy is perfect for tailgating and warm Southern nights. Blending light beer, lemonade, and ginger ale, it’s a crisp, easygoing drink made for cheering on the Razorbacks in style.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cold light beer or ale
  • 3 ounces cold ginger ale

Method

Add the beer, ginger ale, and lemonade to a pint glass. Stir gently, then garnish with the lemon slice. Serve.