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Thirst Quenchers
Our Biergarten Favorites
• Radler
Radler is the name of drink that derives its name from the same word meaning cyclist in German. The story
goes that a group of cyclists arrived at the Kugler-Arm Gasthof in Bavaria one hot day in 1922 to find that
the owner didn't have enough beer to go around. The ingenious owner Franz Xaver Kugler mixed together
half dark beer and half lemon soda and created a refreshing, low-alcohol drink that he named after the
cyclists (Radler). The Radler drink grew in popularity and can now be purchased ready-made in cans.
You can make your own Radler by mixing 1 part German beer to one part lemon-flavored soda such
as 7-Up. If you use diet soda, you even save a lot of calories compared to a regular beer.
• Spritzers (Schorlen)
Germans love aromatic fruit juices, particularly apple juice, which is called Apfelsaft. One of the most common
ways of enjoying fruit juices in Germany is to mix it with sparkling mineral water for a healthy, refreshing drink.
These sparkling juice mixes are called “Schorle” in German. Particularly “Apfelschorle” (apple juice spritzer)
is one of the most popular soft drinks in Germany.
• Raspberry Beer Cooler
This refreshing cooler is made with German Hefeweizen (wheat beer), sparkling wine and raspberries.
Ingredients: 3 bottles of German Hefeweizen wheat beer (for example, Paulaner or Spaten); 1/2 bottle of
raspberry syrup; 20 ounces frozen raspberries; 1 bottle German "Sekt" (sparkling wine)
• Beer Strawberry Punch (Altbier-Erdbeer-Bowle)
The flavors of different fresh fruits and dark German beer come together in this great punch which is
especially popular in the region of Duesseldorf and Cologne.
Ingredients: 8 ounces strawberries; 1 quart (4 1/4 cups) chilled Altbier (dark German beer); 2 ounces
sugar;Lemon balm and fresh raspberries for decoration (optional)
Preparation: Put the sugar in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil stirring constantly
until the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool. Place the fruit in a punch bowl and pour the sugar syrup on
top. Cover and allow to marinate for 1 hour. Add the dark beer and decorate with skewers of fresh
raspberries and lemon balm, a bushy herb of the mint family, with leaves smelling and tasting of lemon.
Great Summer Wines
For those of you who do not like the taste of beer, there are some
wonderful German wines that can be paired with barbecued food:
• Gutzler Blanc de Noir (Dry)
With crispy minerals and an aroma of cranberry and raspberry, the Gutzler
Blanc de Noir is a refreshing wine for summer dinner parties. Grilled chicken,
seafood and shellfish are great pairings with the rich flavors of ripe stone fruits
that this wine reveals. Reminiscent of champagne without the bubbles!
� Available for example at www.trulyfinewines. com
(Retail: $18.95; 25% off for German World readers)
• Barth Charta Riesling (Dry)
Found only in Rheingau, the flavor profile of Charta Rieslings separates them from any other
Riesling in the world. Wines made according to the strict Charta method are fruity, well
balanced and intended as a food complement. This wine can pair up with a variety of foods from
the grill, including pork, veal, chicken and fish. Try it with German Bratwurst or with salmon.
� Available for example at www.trulyfinewines.com
(Retail: $23.95; 25% off for German World readers)
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