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Non-Alcoholic Mint Julep

No celebration of the Kentucky Derby seems quite right without a Mint Julep. That cool, refreshing drink of summer. While most contain alcohol, we were looking for something different. Here is our non-alcoholic mint julep everyone can enjoy at the Kentucky Derby.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 16 servings or about 4 quarts
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves chopped
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ quarts Ginger Ale chilled
  • 5-6 cups ice cubes

GARNISH

  • Mint and Lemon Slices

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, lemon juice and mint. If you have the time, it's best when the flavors can combine for 30-45 minutes.
  • Strain and discard mint. Place ice cubes in two 2-qt. pitchers; add half of the lemon mixture and ginger ale to each. Garnish each glass with lemon and mint.

Notes

You can easily make the infusion up to a couple of hours in advance.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg