Cans Recipe

Chill and ice

Place two tall serving glasses in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to chill. Fill each chilled glass with about 1 cup of ice (total 2 cups split between two glasses).

Roll the lemon on the counter with your palm to loosen juices, then cut one lemon into 6 wedges. Reserve two wedges for squeezing, and set two wedges per glass as garnish.

Lightly clap mint leaves between your palms to release aroma and tuck 3–4 leaves into each glass, pressing gently against the ice.

Combine cans

Open the cans: 2 cans light lager-style beer, 1 can lemon-lime soda, and 1 can sparkling water. Pour the beer evenly into the two prepared glasses (about one can per glass).

Divide the lemon-lime soda between the two glasses (about half a can each), pouring slowly down a spoon or the inside rim to reduce foam.

Top each glass with an equal portion of the sparkling water to reach a pleasant balance of carbonation and to lighten the mix. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace.

Squeeze one reserved lemon wedge into each glass to add brightness (about 1/2 wedge per glass). Drop the squeezed wedge into the glass if you like extra citrus aroma.

If you prefer a touch of sweetness, add 1 teaspoon of simple syrup to each glass and stir gently 2–3 times with a long spoon to combine without losing carbonation.

For complexity, add 1–2 dashes of Angostura bitters per glass (optional). Give a very gentle stir to integrate the bitters.

Garnish each glass with two lemon wedges on the rim and the remaining mint leaves tucked near the rim. Serve immediately with a straw or long-handled spoon.