Beer Mojito

Directions

1. 1
   Cut peppermint leaves into smaller pieces and put into a mortar. Add sugar and lemon juice.
2. 2
   Grind to crush the the peppermint leaves and the sugar is dissolved.
3. 3
   Strain through a sieve into a small glass or bowl.
4. 4
   VARIATION I: put 2 teaspoons of Mojito mixture into a glass and cold add beer. Be careful, because the beer has the tendency to produce a lot of foam.
5. 5
   VARIATION II: put 2 teaspoons of Mojito mixture into a glass and add ice cold water and then cold beer.
6. 6
   Garnish with peppermint sprigs and lemon wedges.
7. 7
   NOTE: should make 3 (or 4) glasses.
8. 8
   NOTE: I used a German beer with an alcohol content of 4.8%. It is not too bitter and has some sweet notes. It is light in colour. Drinking temperature: German beer is often served with a temperature of 7 C (45 F).