Mint Julip (non- alcoholic)

Made at the Kentucky Derby Party at Grandma Rhea's!

"One of my favorite days of the year is "Derby Day" when all my children can come and enjoy the Kentucky Derby together. I love Kentucky, beautiful Horses, and gorgeous hats on the women at Churchill Downs. We like to have a buffet so we can bring our plates to the television and hear all the horse histories before the race." - Grandma Rhea

1 1/2 cup sugar
mint leaves to taste
juice of 4 lemons
juice of 6 oranges
7-up

combine sugar and mint leaves with 1/2 cup water in saucepan. Boil until slightly thickened. Strain. cool Add fruit juices. Refrigerate until serving time.

Place crushed ice in tall glasses.
Add 1/4 cup syrup mixture.
Fill glass with 7-up; stir until mixed.
Serve immediately.