Kentucky Derby

• 4 Mint sprigs -- up to 5 sprigs
• 1 1/2 cups Sugar
• 2 cups Cold water
• 3/4 cup Lemon juice -- fresh if possible
• 1 1/2 quarts Ginger ale

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.