Similar to making cocktails with sparkling wine or soda, adding beer to a cocktail adds a slight effervescence, and a unique flavor profile that complements other ingredients in the cocktail.
The Ruby Traveler
- 1 oz grapefruit vodka (Traveler recommends Deep Eddy, we prefer Finlandia)
- 1 tsp simple syrup
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 2 tsp triple sec
- Traveler Grapefruit Shandy
In a shaker glass half-filled with ice, combine vodka,simple syrup, lime juice, and triple sec. Shake and strain into a pint glass filled with ice.
Fill the glass to the top with shandy. Garnish with a fresh orange or grapefruit slice.