Alright so today I've been working outside most of the day and it is HOT.  What better way to cool off than with a refreshing, cold drink. And while I'm on that note why not have today's recipe be a delicious drink, like a Mock-Mint-Julep.  Now I had never tried a Mint-Julep until my Junior year in college when we made them in a cooking class of mine.  Thankfully my professor shared the recipe with us so I can whip it up whenever I feel the need for one, and now so can you.

Mock-Mint-Julep


Ingredients:
2 cups cold water
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup lemon juice
6 mint sprigs
2 1/2 cups ginger ale, chilled
Ice Cubes
*Lemon slices and additional Mint, optional

Directions:
 In a bowl, combine the water, sugar, lemon juice and mint; stir well.  Let stand for at least 45 minutes.
 Strain and discard mint.
 Put lemon mixture and ginger ale into 1 gallon container and add ice cubes.
 Garnish with lemon slices and mint if desired


Enjoy