Rasberry Beer Basil Spritzer

recipe courtesy of Emily Ellyn

Makes one pitcher

This is a perfect party-pleasing beer spritzer recipe for your Oktoberfest.

  • 4 bottles raspberry beer (Thirsty Dog’s Raspberry Ale or Ratsberry Plague Porter), chilled
  • ½ cup Pink Limoncello (or Limoncello)
  • 1 large lemon, sliced in rounds
  • 1 pint raspberries, reserve ½. for garnish
  • 8 sprigs basil, reserve ½. for garnish
  • soda water (optional)

In large pitcher, mix the raspberry beer, Pink Limoncello, lemon, ½ pint raspberries, and 4 sprigs basil. Stir vigorously to bruise basil. Taste and adjust to desired sweetness by adding soda water.

Serve over ice and garnish with remaining sprigs of basil and raspberries.