Pumpkin Ale Shandy Cocktail
Fall in a glass—pumpkin ale, ginger beer, apple cider, bourbon (optional), and cozy spices. Light, fizzy, and perfect for autumn gatherings or easy sipping!
Equipment
- Pint glass
- Bar spoon or long-handled spoon
- Cocktail jigger or measuring cup
- Shallow dish
- Microplane or fine grater
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 12 oz pumpkin ale or pumpkin beer chilled
- 3 oz ginger beer or ginger ale chilled
- 1 oz apple cider
- 1 oz bourbon optional
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur optional
- 2 tsp spiced sugar equal parts sugar, cinnamon, pinch nutmeg, for rimming
- lemon or orange wedge for rimming and garnish
- ice cubes
- ground cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg pinch, for topping
Instructions
- Run a lemon or orange wedge around the rim of a pint glass, then dip rim in spiced sugar to coat.
- Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour in apple cider, bourbon (if using), and orange liqueur (if using).
- Add the ginger beer or ginger ale.
- Top with chilled pumpkin ale or pumpkin beer.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a citrus slice and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg. Serve right away.
Notes
Some pumpkin ales are sweeter, others spicier—try a few and find your favorite! Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor. Skip bourbon or orange liqueur for a lighter drink. Add more cinnamon/nutmeg for extra spice. Rim all your glasses ahead if making for a crowd. Pour ale slowly to avoid too much foam, and stir gently to keep things bubbly. Less ice = more fizz.