No-Alcohol Mint Julep
The mint julep is a traditional Southern cocktail, but with this alcohol-free version, you don't need to imbibe to enjoy. One sip of this summer favorite will leave all of your troubles behind.
Ingredients
- 2 ounce(s) water
- 1/4 cup(s) white sugar
- 3 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 cup(s) crushed ice
- 1/2 cup(s) prepared lemonade
- 1 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and 1 tbsp of chopped mint.
- Stir and bring to a boil.
- Cook until sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat and set aside to cool and after about an hour, strain out mint leaves.
- Fill 2 cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice.
- Pour 1/2 cup 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.
- Ready in 1 hour 25 min.
Nutrition
Calories: 254.55kcalCarbohydrates: 65.41gProtein: 0.33gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.07gSodium: 6.19mgFiber: 1.38gSugar: 62.72g
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