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Herb-infused clara con limón You will need For the simple syrup: 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cup loosely packed herbs (I used thyme which works beautifully, but this if obviously adaptable to your tastes) For the lemonade: 3 lemons, juiced 4 cups water For assembly: Lightly flavored beers, such as a pilsner or lager—really even very low-end beers work for clara, like Amstel or PBR Ice Herbs for garnish Directions In a saucepan or pot with a lid, bring simple syrup ingredients (sugar, water, herbs) to a boil, stirring. Immediately remove from heat, cover, and allow to steep for 10-30 minutes, depending on how strongly herb-flavored you want your drink. Strain out the herbs if you like (I left mine in the entire time). In a pitcher, dispenser, or something from which you can easily pour, mix the lemon juice, 4 cups of water, and 3/4 to 1 cup simple syrup. Taste for sweetness. Keeping in mind that the drink will be diluted with beer when you mix it, I tend to go a bit sweeter than I normally would with lemonade. Add ice to the lemonade if you’re serving to many people right away; or add ice glass-by-glass for more all-day-long consumption. Fill a tall glass (with or without ice) halfway with the lemonade. Top up the rest of the glass with beer. Garnish with an herb sprig. If you have leftover simple syrup, it will keep, in a sealed container in the fridge, for a week. (via The Yellow House » Herb-infused clara con limón)