Alcohol-Free Mint Julep

Cocktail Hour - Holidays and Events

An alcohol FREE mint julep for you non-drinkers out there.... now you don't have to drink water and can enjoy the classic mint julep with a slight twist while watching the Kentucky Derby!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Alcohol-Free Mint Julep

Ingredients

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

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan combine the water sugar and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved then remove from heat and set aside to cool. After about an hour strain out mint leaves.

Step 2

Fill 2 cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice. Pour 1/2 of the 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.

Nutritional Information

Alcohol-Free Mint Julep

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 122.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.1g

Carbohydrates: 31.6g 10%

Sugars: 31.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 28.9IU 1%

Vitamin C: 3.9mg 7%

Folate: 3.2mcg 1%

Calcium: 8.1mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 1.5mg 1%

Potassium: 14.2mg

Sodium: 3.4mg

Calories From Fat: 0.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.