 The bars close, then they open. Then they close again, then they open again. It's still 2020, but at least we made it past the halfway point. It's been a while since I phoned in an episode and as tempted as I am to say I'm phoning this one in, I'm not. This is actually useful information. As the days get longer and hotter, I find myself reaching for low ABV drinks more often. If you are too, listen up, because I'm about to rock your world. It's not true, it's just a cool drink you probably haven't had before. This is Stiegel Radler, and all bartenders love it. Broadly speaking, Radler's equal parts beer and lemonade and is just the German version of a shandy. What makes Stiegel unique is it's made with grapefruit instead of lemon. It comes in big, pretty cans and clocks in at less than 3% ABV, which means if you have a tendency to drink fast, you can chug it and it won't ruin your day. Great, tastes like grapefruit soda and gives you a buzz. But it was my former co-worker and dear friend Lizzie who introduced me to this trick, which turns it into something slightly more alcoholic and a lot more delicious. Ready? Here it is. Once you've drank a few ounces, top it off with Aperol. That's it. Now we're talking. Slightly more alcoholic so that buzz you're chasing will come a bit sooner, but that's not the point. The tangerine and bitter notes in the Aperol paired beautifully with the Stiegel. When people say they could drink something all day, my buddy who used to work for Campari told me that that's great with Stiegel as well, which is no surprise, Campari being Aperol's older sibling. So pick up some Aperol and Campari if you don't have them already, get a couple of 4 packs of Stiegel Radler, and get experimenting. Seriously, you should, it's a great combination, and if you do get around to trying this, leave a comment, let me know what you think. And truth be told, this combination has probably been invented by lots of bartenders all over the place. Aperol and Campari both have a flavor affinity with grapefruit, so combining either one with Stiegel Radler was inevitable. But you heard it from me. If you liked it and liked it, consider subscribing if you have it already, and if there's something you think I should try, let me know in the comments. Stay safe, follow the advice professionals, and I'll see you soon.