Recipe: Kentucky Derby
For 10 Persons
Category: Beverages, Herbs
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
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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
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