Recipe: Zesty Mango-Peach Shandy

updated May 1, 2019
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This light yet complex fruit shandy made with mango peach salsa, a bit of sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon will have you thinking twice about what beer can do in a cocktail. Serve this number with fresh wedges of mango and chili powder to up the heat!

The Best Salsas for Beer Cocktails

The best salsas for beer cocktails are the small-batch kind found in the grab- and-go refrigerated cases in the deli section of the grocery store. I find the bold, flavorful ingredients blend the best and give a great pop to the cold, fizzy tang of the beer. No measuring is involved either — just peel the lid off and plop the pint in the blender.

(Image credit: Chadwick Boyd)

Mango-Peach Shandy

Makes 4 cocktails

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 1

    (24-ounce) container of mango peach salsa

  • 2 tablespoons

    granulated sugar or more to taste

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 4

    (12-ounce) bottles of pilsner

  • 1 teaspoon

    sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon

    chili powder

  • 4

    wedges of fresh mango or peach

  • 2 cups

    ice

Instructions

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  1. Place the salsa in a blender. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, about 20 to 25 seconds. Pour into a large beer pitcher.

  2. Slowly add the beer to the pitcher, being careful to keep the foam low. Stir gently with a wooden spoon to mix together.

  3. Divide the ice among four tumbler or pilsner glasses. Pour the shandy over the ice.

  4. Mix together the chili powder and the salt on a small plate. Dip wedges of fresh mango or peach. Serve with the drink.