Perhaps one of the most effortless and refreshing cocktails out there, a radler is composed of a blonde lager mixed with equal parts lemonade or citrus-flavored soda.
In place of the more traditional lemon, this radler recipe involves a simple grapefruit syrup that’s built from fresh grapefruit juice, grapefruit zest, honey, water, and a hint of rosemary. Since you add the grapefruit juice last, it ends up tasting like fresh juice, with sweet notes of honey and a mild herbal undertone thanks to the rosemary.
Recipe information
Yield
1 serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the water, honey, rosemary, and grapefruit peel in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and stir to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the syrup has reduced by two-thirds, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Step 2
Remove and discard the rosemary. Pour the syrup into a glass jar, then add the grapefruit juice. Cover and shake to incorporate.
Step 3
Fill a pint glass three-quarters full with the sour beer (feel free to drink the rest!). Add 3/4 ounce (or more to taste) of the grapefruit-rosemary syrup and stir gently to combine. Add ice cubes to fill the glass.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Grapefruit-Rosemary Syrup will keep, covered and refrigerated, for about 1 week.
