Kentucky Lemonade

Name: Kentucky Lemonade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup bourbon, optional; 4 cups ginger ale; Ice cubes; Lemon slices and additional fresh mint leaves, optional

Mint and bourbon give this drink a Kentucky kick, and ginger ale makes it a fizzy party punch.—Cathy Justus, Taylor, Michigan

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup bourbon, optional
4 cups ginger ale
Ice cubes
Lemon slices and additional fresh mint leaves, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and mint leaves. If desired, stir in bourbon. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
Just before serving, strain mixture into a 2-qt. pitcher; stir in ginger ale. Serve over ice. If desired, top with lemon slices and additional mint.

Originally published as Kentucky Lemonade in Breakfast & Brunch 2016 Bookazine