Recipe - Kentucky Derby

4 Mint sprigs; up to 5 sprigs
1 One half cup Sugar
2 cup Cold water
Three fourths cup Lemon juice; fresh if
possible
1 One half qt Ginger ale

GARNISH
Lemon slices; thin

"A mock mint julep drink."

Rinse the mint and discard stems. Place the sugar, water, and lemon juice
in a mediumsized bowl, mix, and stir in the mint leaves. Allow to stand
for 30 minutes. Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes and strain the liquid
over the ice. Add the ginger ale and lemon slices, and serve.

SERVINGS: 10 TALL GLASSES SOURCE: _Drinks Without Liquor_ by Jane Brandt