Alcohol-Free Mint Julep

Alcohol-Free Mint Julep

by Carol Vargas 2 years ago
4.6 (9)
10 minutes
122.3 kcal
31.6 g carbs
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Description

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!

Ingredients
  • 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
Directions
  1. 1. 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.
  2. 2. 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
serving: 2 servings
calories: 122.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 31.6 g
protein: 0.1 g
sodium: 3.4 mg
sugar: 31.2 g