MINT JULEP 
2 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. water
1 c. mint leaves
Juice of 6 lemons
Juice of 2 oranges
Grated rind of 1 orange

Cook sugar and water five minutes and cool. Add fruit juices and rind. Pour over mint leaves and let stand one hour. Strain; pour into jar and store in refrigerator. Use 1/3 glass of syrup for each serving. Fill with crushed ice and water, tea or ginger ale. Serves 10 to 12.

 

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