Panache, a light and refreshing French drink with beer and 7-Up.

You are just going to have to trust me on this one.

Myfriendsand I had been wandering the park for hours.

Panaché

Elise Bauer

My legs were tired.

But we were tired, our resistance down.

We had a taste and with it, every reservation vanished.

Panaché

Elise Bauer

I can now tell you that on a hot day, there is no better drink in the world.

Because a panache is truly refreshing.

Not cloying sweet like straight soda.

Panaché

Elise Bauer

Our friends in Arizona have it even worse (117 in Phoenix, yikes!).

Wherever you are, stay cool.

And try a panache!

Panaché

Elise Bauer

Just see to it you use a light (not dark) beer.

It doesn’t have to be a “lite” beer, though that would work too.

Pour beer into the glass to the quarter-way to half-way mark, depending on the proportions you prefer.

Top with 7-up or Sprite.