Virgin Mint Julep Recipes

ALCOHOL-FREE MINT JULEP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat and set aside to cool. After about an hour, strain out mint leaves.
• Fill 2 cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice. Pour 1/2 of the lemonade into each glass and top with a splash of the sugar syrup. Garnish each with a mint sprig and a straw. Serve on a silver platter.

DISNEYLAND'S MINT JULEP (NON-ALCOHOLIC)

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and water in a 3 quart saucepan. Stir the contents until the sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in lime and lemonade concentrate next. Continue stirring and bring to boil just below the boiling point (210 degrees.) DO NOT BOIL!
• Remove pan from heat and chill. Once chilled, add a ratio of 1 part syrup to 5 parts chilled water.
• Transfer beverage to pitcher and enjoy!
• Garnish each serving with mint leaves, lime slice and a maraschino cherry.
• Sorry, the yield is estimated.

JUICY JULEP (VIRGIN MINT JULEP)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except club soda in a shaker half filled with ice. Shake well.
• Strain into collins glass. Add club soda and stir gently.
• Garnish with a sprig of mint.

MINT JULEP SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the shallot in the melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour the vinegar, water, and 3 tablespoons of the bourbon into the saucepan; stir the mint and sugar into the liquid until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil; immediately remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep for about 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Stir 1 tablespoon bourbon into the sauce to finish.

MOCK MINT JULEP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, lemon juice and mint. Let stand for at least 45 minutes. , Strain and discard mint. Place ice cubes in two 2-qt. pitchers; add half of the lemon mixture and ginger ale to each. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

VANILLA BEAN MINT JULEP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Vanilla Mint Simple Syrup:
• Slice vanilla bean down the center and scrape out the black seeds.
• Add seeds and husks to small sauce pot.
• Add water, sugar, and torn mint leaves. Bring to a light simmer, whisking occasionally.
• Let simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. Strain syrup.
• Julep:
• Place mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Crush leaves with a muddler.
• Add Crown Royal Vanilla, simple syrup, lime juice, and a handful of ice cubes. Shake well.
• Strain into two highball glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprigs.
• Enjoy!