Citrus Zest Radler

Lean into Dry January with this seasonal Radler cocktail recipe featuring citrus-infused honey, blood orange, and meyer lemon for a refreshing and low-ABV option. The combination of IPA, lemon soda, and a splash of Ghia non-alcoholic aperitif creates a delightful citrusy drink that can be enjoyed as a non-alcoholic beverage or with a low alcohol content.

Citrus Zest Radler

A refreshing and citrus-infused Radler cocktail with a touch of honey, blood orange, and meyer lemon, perfect for Dry January.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 6 oz IPA (with or without alcohol)
  • 6 oz lemon soda, such as Spindrift
  • 2 oz blood orange juice
  • 1 oz meyer lemon juice
  • 1 oz Ghia non-alcoholic aperitif
  • 1 oz citrus-infused honey
  • 0.50 oz Food52 wood-aged sweet white vinegar with thyme
  • 2 blood oranges
  • 2 meyer lemons
  • 1/3 cup honey

Instructions

  1. In a glass, combine blood orange juice, lemon juice, Ghia, citrus-infused honey, and vinegar. Stir quickly to dissolve the honey.
  2. Pour 6 ounces each of the beer and lemon soda into two large glasses or beer steins.
  3. Divide the honey-juice-vinegar-Ghia mixture evenly between the two glasses (approximately 2 1/2 ounces each).
  4. Gently stir to combine.
  5. Garnish with a half-wheel of blood orange perched on the rim of the glass and dusted with pink flake salt.
  6. To make the infused honey, zest oranges and lemons into a small container. Pour honey over the top and leave, covered, on the countertop for 5 hours. Then strain out solids using a tea strainer or sieve. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one month.