Beer Cocktails · Classic Recipe

Berliner Weisse with Woodruff Syrup

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Berliner Weisse with Woodruff Syrup, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Beer Cocktails
Glass: Goblet
Garnish: None traditionally

Ingredients

10 oz Berliner Weisse (sour wheat beer)
1 oz woodruff syrup

Method

Pour syrup into a glass, then top with the sour beer and stir gently.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Goblet
Garnish: None traditionally

Background & History

A traditional German way of taming the intense sourness of Berliner Weisse, often served with green woodruff or red raspberry syrup.

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