Julep-Style Lemonade

Name: Julep-Style Lemonade
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Ingredients: 4 mint leaves plus more for garnish; 2 1/4 ounces simple syrup (recipe follows); 1 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice; Ice; Club soda; Lemon wheels; 4 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons water

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Level: Easy
Total: 5 min

Prep: 5 min

Level: Easy
Total: 5 min

Prep: 5 min

Ingredients

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4 mint leaves plus more for garnish

2 1/4 ounces simple syrup (recipe follows)

1 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

Ice

Club soda

Lemon wheels

SIMPLE SYRUP:

4 tablespoons sugar

4 tablespoons water

Directions

Simple Syrup: Heat sugar and water in saucepan over low flame until sugar is completely dissolved. (Simple syrup can be stored in sealed container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)
In a mixing glass, gently muddle the mint leaves, simple syrup and lemon juice. Fill pint glass with ice. Shake all ingredients well and strain using a spring strainer over fresh ice. Top with club soda and garnish with mint leaves and a lemon wheel.