Kölsch Cooler
A refreshing Cologne-style beer cocktail that combines the city's famous Kölsch beer with citrus and a splash of wheat beer for added body and fruity complexity.
- 8 ozlager beer(Kölsch style preferred)
- 4 ozwheat beer
- ½ ozfresh lemon juice
- ¼ ozsimple syrup
- Lemon wheelgarnish
- 1Add lemon juice and simple syrup to a pint glass.
- 2Add a few ice cubes.
- 3Pour in the Kölsch beer slowly.
- 4Top with wheat beer.
- 5Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wheel.
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Kölsch is the protected regional beer of Cologne, traditionally served in small 200ml glasses called Stangen. The Kölsch Cooler emerged from the city's beer hall culture as a refreshing summer variation, combining local pride with approachable drinkability for visitors and locals alike.
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