Grilling lemons brings out their aroma and natural sweetness. Squeeze their juice into a riff on a classic shandy to add a roasty complexity to the super refreshing cocktail.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 drinks

　　6 lemons, halved plus 1 lemon, sliced into 6 rounds

　　1/2 cup simple syrup (see Note)

　　1 3/4 cups ice water

　　Six 12-ounce pilsners

　　

Step 1

Light a grill and set it up for direct heat or preheat a grill pan. Oil the grates and grill the halved lemons cut side down over high heat until nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the lemon slices, turning once, until nicely charred on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. Squeeze the juice from the halved lemons into a liquid measuring cup until you have about 3/4 cup.

　　

Step 2

In a pitcher, combine the grilled lemon juice with the simple syrup and the ice water. Stir until the lemonade is well chilled.

　　

Step 3

Pour the beers into six large glasses and top each with about ½ cup of lemonade. Garnish with a grilled lemon slice and serve.

　　Note:

　　Note: To make simple syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water over moderately high heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool slightly. Measure out 1/2 cup for this recipe and reserve the rest for another use.