Mock Mint Julep

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold water
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• 6 mint sprigs
• 5 cups ice cubes
• 2 1/2 cups ginger ale, chilled
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• Lemon slices and additional mint, opt.

Directions

In a bowl, combine the water, sugar, lemon juice and mint; stir well. Let stand for at least 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 with lemon and mint, if desired.

By Robin from Washington, IA