Carlee WrightBright, fizzy, and full of charm, the shandy is summer in a glass. Traditionally made with beer and lemonade, this breezy refresher has long been a favorite in England and Canada (and goes by Radler in Germany). But Salem’s coffee creatives are giving the classic a caffeinated twist.
At Archive Coffee & Bar, the Cold Brew Shandy is a bold reinterpretation: espresso on tap, shaken with sugar, then poured over sparkling water and fresh lemon juice. It’s bold and bright—perfect for long afternoons that stretch into evening.
Over at Prismatic Coffee, the “Fine and Dandy” adds a smooth, summery spin: house-made cold brew meets Epilogue’s lemon simple syrup, with an option to swirl in mixed berry or herb syrup. It’s a modern nod to tradition—refreshing and unmistakably local.
This is what summer tastes like.
Inside scoop: Prismalogue (Prismatic + Epilogue) is releasing Fine & Dandy: The Cocktail To Go, crafted with cold brew, lemonade, mint, and rum—Yum!
This story originally ran in Press Play Salem issue 24 ( Summer 2025)
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Author: Carlee Wright
Carlee Wright is a community instigator with a grand love for Salem and notably fashionable shoes (Hello, John Fluevog!) who turns waste into wearable art in her "spare" time.
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