Alcohol-Free Mint Julep

A non-alcoholic mint julep for you non-drinkers out there so you can enjoy the classic mint julep with a slight twist while watching the Kentucky Derby!

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

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

Combine water, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint in a small saucepan; cook and stir until mixture has boiled and sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for about an hour; strain out mint leaves.
Fill 2 cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice. Pour 1/2 of the lemonade into each glass and top with a splash of cooled sugar syrup. Garnish each with a mint sprig and a straw. Serve on a silver platter.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

122	Calories
32g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 122
% Daily Value *
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	11%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 0g	0%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Calcium 8mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 14mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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