Rock Shandy Recipe

A medium glass of Rock shandy on a yellow background with an orange and yellow straw.

A refreshing South African Rock Shandy made with equal parts lemonade and soda water, finished with Angostura bitters, ice and lemon. Ready in 2 minutes and perfect for hot days, braais and easy entertaining.

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5 from 52 votes

Course: Drinks

Servings: servings

Calories: 271

Author: Maretha Corbett

Prep Time: 2

Total Time: 2

Ingredients

▢ Ice - Enough to fill the glass ½ - ¼ of the way
▢ 125 millilitre (½ cup) fizzy lemonade
▢ 125 millilitre (½ cup) soda water
▢ 5-10 dashes Angostura bitters - or other bitters of your choice
▢ 1 slice lemon

Instructions

Fill a tall glass with ice.
Pour in equal parts soda water and lemonade.
Add 5–10 dashes of Angostura bitters, or adjust to taste.
Stir gently to combine. For a layered ombré effect, stir less after adding the bitters.
Garnish with a lemon slice, wedge or peel twist and serve immediately.

Notes

Use equal parts lemonade and soda water, then adjust the bitters to taste.
For a fully alcohol-free Rock Shandy, use alcohol-free bitters. Traditional Angostura bitters contain alcohol, but only trace amounts remain in the finished drink when using a few dashes.
Make just before serving so the drink stays fizzy.

A note on nutrition:

Nutrition will vary depending on the lemonade used. Sugar-free lemonade will reduce the calories and sugar significantly.

Nutritional data disclaimer

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is calculated by a third party and we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We try our best to give you the most accurate information, but we do not take responsibility for errors that may be present. Also, the nutritional value of the recipe may change depending on the exact brands and products used. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalised advice on your dietary needs.

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