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Virgin Mint Julep

This refreshing drink is exactly what you need during the summer!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 234kcal
Author Whitney Wright

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 cups Ginger Ale
  • 8 sprigs mint leaves plus more for serving

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan bring the water, sugar, and mint leaves to boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently. You want the sugar to be completely dissolved. 
  • Let the simple syrup cool completely. Pour the simple syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the mint leaves. 
  • Fill cups with crushed ice and pour ½ cup of ginger ale into each cup, pour in ¼ cup of the mint simple syrup to each cup. Stir and top with additional mint sprigs if you’d like.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg