LEMON SHANDIES

½ c. sugar

¾ c. fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons), plus wedges for serving (optional)

8 mild pilsner beers, 12 oz. each

Place eight 16-oz. glasses or mugs in the freezer. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and ¾ c. water over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Refrigerate until cool, at least 10 minutes and up to one week. In a 2-c. liquid measure or small pitcher, combine sugar mixture and lemon juice. Pour 1 beer into each chilled glass. Add about ¼ c. lemon mixture and, if desired, a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.

MIMOSA

6 Tbs. freshly squeezed orange juice

2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 Tbs. orange flavored liqueur such as Grand Marnier

Favorite dry white wine

Fresh mint leaf

In a Champagne flute, mix together orange juice, lemon juice and liqueur. Fill with wine. Garnish with mint leaf and serve immediately. Makes one serving.

POMEGRANATE-CITRUS JUICE

2 small...