Kentucky Derby

Title:
Kentucky Derby

Yield:
10 Servings

Categories:
Beverages,
Herbs




Ingredients:





     4    Mint sprigs; up to 5 sprigs


 1 1/2 c  Sugar


     2 c  -Cold water


   3/4 c  Lemon juice; fresh if


          -possible


 1 1/2 qt Ginger ale





----------------------------------GARNISH----------------------------------


          Lemon slices; thin





 "A mock mint julep drink."


 


 Rinse the mint and discard stems. Place the sugar, water, and lemon juice


 in a medium-sized bowl, mix, and stir in the mint leaves. Allow to stand


 for 30 minutes. Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes and strain the liquid


 over the ice. Add the ginger ale and lemon slices, and serve.


 


 SERVINGS: 10 TALL GLASSES SOURCE: _Drinks Without Liquor_ by Jane Brandt