Title: Kentucky derby
 Categories: Beverages, Herbs
      Yield: 10 Servings
 
      4    Mint sprigs; up to 5 sprigs
  1 1/2 c  Sugar
      2 c  -Cold water
    3/4 c  Lemon juice; fresh if
           -possible
  1 1/2 qt Ginger ale

MMMMM--------------------------GARNISH-------------------------------
           Lemon slices; thin
 
  "A mock mint julep drink."
  
  Rinse the mint and discard stems. Place the sugar, water, and lemon
  juice in a medium-sized 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