Berliner Weisse
A refreshing German wheat beer cocktail served with a shot of sweet raspberry or woodruff syrup, creating a vibrant pink or green drink perfect for warm weather sipping.
- 12 ozwheat beer(Berliner Weisse style preferred)
- 1 ozraspberry syrup(or woodruff syrup for green version)
- None traditionalgarnish
- 1Add raspberry syrup to a large goblet or bowl-shaped glass.
- 2Slowly pour cold Berliner Weisse beer over the syrup.
- 3Stir gently to combine, or serve with syrup settled at bottom.
- 4Serve immediately while effervescent.
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Berliner Weisse dates to the 16th century and was once called "the Champagne of the North" by Napoleon's troops. The tradition of adding flavored syrups began in the 19th century to balance the beer's natural tartness. Red (raspberry) and green (woodruff) versions remain Berlin's signature summer refreshment.
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