Lemon Shandy

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and stir in zest.
2. 2
   Cool sugar syrup to room temperature.
3. 3
   Transfer syrup to a small pitcher and stir in remaining 2 cups water, lemon juice, and mint.
4. 4
   Chill lemonade until cold.
5. 5
   (Makes about 4 1/2 cups lemonade.)
6. 6
   Pour 1/4 cup lemonade, or to taste, into each of 4 chilled beer glasses and top off with beer.