Alcohol-Free Mint Julep

By sandiB2010

"An alcohol FREE mint julep for you non-drinkers out there.... now you don't have to drink water and can enjoy the classic mint julep with a slight twist while watching the Kentucky Derby!"

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 cups crushed ice
• 1/2 cup prepared lemonade
• Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 85mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat and set aside to cool. After about an hour, strain out mint leaves.

Fill 2 cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice. Pour 1/2 of the lemonade into each glass and top with a splash of the sugar syrup. Garnish each with a mint sprig and a straw. Serve on a silver platter.