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Bootleg

Contributed by Cocktails 2006
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Joe's Garage • Minneapolis

According to owner Joe Kaplan, a drink without liquor "ain't a cocktail." He makes an exception for this tart cooler: "It's a fabulous summer drink," he says.

  1. 20 mint leaves, plus 1 mint sprig for garnish
  2. 3/4 ounce frozen limeade concentrate
  3. 3/4 ounce frozen lemonade concentrate
  4. Ice
  5. 4 ounces chilled club soda
  6. 1 lemon wedge
  1. In a blender, puree the mint leaves and citrus concentrates. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with half of the soda; stir gently. Add the remaining soda. Garnish with the mint sprig and lemon.