By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 21, 2018
Summer Shandy with Tequila (Pink Summer Shandy) was my favorite fun cocktail in college! Made with pink lemonade, light beer, and tequila, it’s the perfect drink for warmer weather. There’s something about beer, tequila and lemonade, that just go together. This Summer Shandy Beer is a recipe you’ll make again and again.
Summer Shandy Recipe
Summer will be here before we know it! I’m on the hunt for EASY refreshing cocktails to beat the heat . I wanted the weather to get warmer…but now I’m ready to complain that it’s too hot. Pink Summer Shandy with Tequila and lemonade to the rescue!
This Summer Shandy Beer recipe is the most refreshing and perfect light drink for summer! In college we called this “Summertime Lemonade”. The name brings back great memories of summer in small-town America. Why did I think I had anything to stress about back then? Those were the days…
This is one of my favorite summer beer recipes because it’s just so refreshing!
Pink Summer Shandy Beer
I’ll admit, the ingredients in this summer shandy recipe are a bit bizarre. Light beer mixed with pink lemonade and tequila? I know, but give it a try before you decide it’s not for you! If you like lemonade, you will love this summer beer recipe! We already know tequila goes great with citrus juices (hello, margaritas !) and somehow, the beer is the perfect complement to this cocktail, giving it the extra zing you need poolside. Beer, tequila and lemonade never tasted so good!
What is a Shandy?
Basically, a shandy is a type of drink that combines beer with a lemon-flavored beverage. Typically it’s mixed with a lemon-lime soda, but lemonade is often used as well. So this Pink Summer Shandy just puts a twist on that classic summer beer recipe by using pink lemonade and then adding tequila!
Tequila and Lemonade Cocktail
I’m very particular about my tequila, and for this recipe I used my new favorite, Exotico ! You guys might remember my Mulled Wine Margaritas and Sparkling Strawberry Margarita Punch from last year. I’m SO darn excited about my new partnership with Exotico Tequila. It’s made by one of my favorite companies, Luxco, right here in Saint Louis.
I’m so proud to be representing this award winning tequila as they’re made with 100% blue agave, has a great price point that can’t be beat for the quality, and look at those amazingly cool bottles.
Only the best for this summer shandy recipe!
How to Make a Summer Shandy
This tequila and lemonade cocktail is so easy to make, and the flavor is just amazing! All you have to do is mix together the beer, pink lemonade, and tequila in a large pitcher, then it’s ready to go. Serve it over ice for the most refreshing drink, and garnish it with some fresh strawberries or lemon slices for a fun summer look.
Summer Beer Recipe
In college, my roommates and I would sip this Pink Summer Shandy recipe as we got horribly sunburned laid out in the backyard (classy!). They would all get tan, and I would burn like a lobster. The refreshing taste of the beer, tequila and lemonade, mixed with the classic girl talk, made it all worth it.
The only thing that could have made those times even better would be some easy appetizers (like Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket or Baked Ham and Cheese Mozzarella Sticks ) to fill up on along with the summer beers!
This Summer Shandy recipe is perfect for hot afternoons outside when you’re entertaining for a summer BBQ, or just hanging out with friends on the back porch. It’s a great pool party drink; refreshing, light, and easy to whip up. When you need a dressed-down cocktail to enjoy with friends, this is all you need.
See the recipe card below for details on How to Make this Summer Shandy. Enjoy!
Try these other delicious summer cocktails :
- Tequila Sunrise
- Grapefruit Beer Sangria
- Peach Frose
- Sweet Tea Sangria
- Peach Lemonade
- Blue Margarita Recipe
- Blood Orange Paloma Cocktail
- Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 24 ounces light beer or fruity beer
- ▢ 4 ounces 1/2 cup Exotico Tequila (or vodka if you prefer)
- ▢ 4 cups pink lemonade
- ▢ Lemons and strawberries for garnish
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Instructions
- Mix the beer, tequila, and pink lemonade in a large pitcher
- Serve over ice and garnish with strawberry and lemon slices.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Summer Shandy Recipe with Tequila (Pink Summer Shandy)
Ingredients
- 24 ounces light beer or fruity beer
- 4 ounces 1/2 cup Exotico Tequila (or vodka if you prefer)
- 4 cups pink lemonade
- Lemons and strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the beer, tequila, and pink lemonade in a large pitcher
- Serve over ice and garnish with strawberry and lemon slices.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
