Title: Kentucky Derby
Categories: Beverages
Yield: 10 Servings

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 mo	ck m	int 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

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