Beer Shandies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Light lager beer: 1 gal (128 oz)
• Lemonade: 1 qt (32 oz)
• Lime sherbet or ice cream: 1 pt (16 oz)
• Fresh mint leaves: 1/2 cup, or to taste
• Lime wedges, for garnish: 8

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

0 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine the beer, lemonade, and lime sherbet.
2. Stir well until the sherbet has dissolved.
3. Add the mint leaves and stir gently.
4. Fill eight highball glasses with ice and pour the shandy mixture over the ice.
5. Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 150 per serving (8 oz)
• Carbohydrates: 15 grams
• Protein: 1 gram
• Fat: 0 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Refreshing and flavorful
• Perfect for summer gatherings
• Easy to make and customizable to taste

User Comments:

• "This was the perfect drink for our backyard barbecue. It was light and refreshing, and everyone loved it."
• "I added a splash of grenadine for a little extra sweetness, and it was perfect."
• "This is my new go-to summer drink. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends."
• "I love the addition of mint leaves. It gives the shandy a nice fresh flavor."
• "This is a great way to use up leftover beer. It's a delicious and refreshing drink."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have lime sherbet, you can use vanilla ice cream instead.
• You can adjust the amount of lemonade and lime sherbet to taste.
• For a non-alcoholic version, use ginger beer instead of beer.