Categories: Beverages, Spices/etc. 
      Yield: 10 servings 
  
      4    Mint sprigs; up to 5 sprigs       3/4 c  Lemon juice; fresh if 
  1 1/2 c  Sugar                                    -possible 
      2 c  -Cold water                     1 1/2 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 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