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Shandy is a mixed drink made by combining beer with a carbonated soft drink. In Britain, the beer is commonly blended with lemonade, although ginger beer and other fizzy mixers are also used. The result is lighter and generally lower in alcohol than the original beer. Shandy is associated with British pub and home drinking and is often served as a refreshing long drink.

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What is a shandy made from?

A shandy combines beer with a carbonated soft drink. In Britain, lemonade is the common mixer, although ginger beer and other fizzy drinks can also be used.

Is shandy lower in alcohol than beer?

Usually, yes, because the beer is diluted with a non-alcoholic carbonated mixer. The final strength depends on the beer-to-mixer ratio and the original beer's alcohol content.

Is shandy the same as a radler?

They are closely related beer-and-soft-drink drinks, but the names reflect different regional traditions. Shandy is especially associated with Britain, while radler is commonly associated with German-speaking regions.

Does a shandy have to use lemonade?

No. British shandy commonly uses lemonade, but ginger beer and other carbonated mixers are also used. The defining idea is beer blended with a fizzy soft drink.

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