This Ruby Redbird Summer Shandy is a refreshing beer cocktail with notes of citrus, ginger, and mint, and lemon. With only 4 ingredients, it's perfect for hot summer days and backyard BBQs!

One of my best beer-loving friends made a pitcher of this summer shandy last summer and it was super refreshing and delicious. I was surprised to find out that the main ingredient was beer! Can you guess which one? (If you said Ruby Redbird, you'd be correct.) I don't love beer, but I do like it in this refreshing summer cocktail!
Why You'll Love This Shandy Recipe
This shandy is perfect for sipping on while hanging outside on hot days. It's refreshing and summery without the heaviness of beer, and the grapefruit and ginger notes in the Ruby Redbird go perfectly with ginger beer. The addition of mint gives this beverage a nice taste reminiscent of a Moscow Mule - yum! It's especially good for those who want a lower alcohol drink and kind of like beer but don't love it.
The Ingredients

- Shiner Ruby Redbird - Find it with the other Shiner beers.
- Ginger beer - Usually found near the other cocktail mixers.
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint
How To Make It

Mix everything up in a pitcher and serve it over ice!
Can I Make Just One Drink?
To make one drink, mix 3 equal parts Ruby Redbird to 1 part ginger beer (or 12 oz Ruby Redbird and 4 oz ginger beer) and add a couple of slices of lemon and a few mint leaves.

More Refreshing Summer Cocktails
- Rosé Sangria with Strawberries and Peaches
- White Linen Cocktail
- Blackberry Bourbon Smash
- Orange Pineapple Rum Punch
- White Wine Mojitos
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PrintRuby Redbird Summer Shandy
This Ruby Redbird Summer Shandy is a refreshing beer cocktail with notes of citrus, ginger, and mint, and lemon. With only 4 ingredients, it's perfect for hot summer days and backyard BBQs!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 drinks 1x
- Category: cocktails
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 (12-oz) Shiner Ruby Redbird beers
- 12 oz ginger beer
- 1 sliced lemon
- 20 mint leaves
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. Stir to combine.
- Serve over ice in pint glasses and garnish with lemon slices (optional).
Keywords: summer shandy, ruby redbird shandy, grapefruit ginger shandy
Psst... This is not a sponsored post, I just like this cocktail and I think you will, too!
Rebecca Miller says
Love the sound and look for this! I'm with you, beer isn't my think but I think I'd like this version!
Kaleigh says
It's pretty tasty! 🙂