ALCOHOL-FREE MINT JULEP

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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!

Provided by SHOWP0NIE

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Mocktail Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cups crushed ice
½ cup prepared lemonade
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.4 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

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