Disneyland's Mint Julep

Served at multiple locations in New Orlean's Square, the Mint Julep is a must have while visiting the park and a great recipe to add to your collection.  Very Southern and very good.

Prep Time: 1¼ hours
Total Time: 2 hours
Serving Size: 6 cups

Ingredients:
1 lb granulated sugar
6 cups water
1 1/4 ounces lime juice concentrate
8 1/2 ounces lemonade concentrate
3/4 cup creme de menthe (syrup available at liquor stores. Do not confuse it with creme de menthe liqueur)
*You can find non-alcoholic creme de menthe syrup at this website: http://www.davincigourmet.com/.*

Garnishes
mint leaf
lime slice
maraschino cherry

Instructions:
1. Combine the sugar and water in a 3 quart saucepan. Stir the contents until the sugar is dissolved.

2. Stir in lime and lemonade concentrate next. Continue stirring and bring to boil just below the boiling point (210 degrees.) DO NOT BOIL!

3. Remove pan from heat and chill. Once chilled, add a ratio of 1 part syrup to 5 parts chilled water.

4. Transfer beverage to pitcher.

5. Garnish each serving with mint leaves, lime slice and a maraschino cherry.

6. Enjoy!