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Refreshing Virgin Mint Julep

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
85 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Southern
Refreshing Virgin Mint Julep
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup prepared lemonade
  • Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
1
Combine water, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint in a small saucepan; heat gently until the mixture reaches its boiling point and the sugar has fully incorporated. Remove from heat and allow to sit for approximately 1 hour, permitting it to cool down; carefully pour out the mint leaves.
2
Fill glasses with a capacity of 2 cups or use frozen goblets; add crushed ice to each glass. Pour half of the prepared lemonade mixture into each glass and finish with a small amount of cooled sugar syrup. Decorate each serving with a fresh mint sprig and a straw; display on a silver platter.