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Ready in minutes, this non-alcoholic Mint Julep recipe captures the magic of Disneyland in a glass!
Disneyland’s mint julep recipe
If you know anything about the Merkleys, you know we LOVES the Happiest Place on Earth! Not only do we love the rides, we love the food.
From the Churro Recipe to our Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe, we have so many favorite Disney recipes, but one of Lo’s favorites is this non alcoholic Mint Julep found in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. It’s a favorite drink!
Why we love this:
- Just like the original. This summer drink is the perfect copycat for its magical original!
- Made in minutes. With just a few ingredients, this favorite drink is ready in no time.
- Fun for all. Because this drink is alcohol-free, this taste of Disneyland can be enjoyed by kids of all ages!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 5 minutes
- 3 cups club soda – for a flavor twist use lemon-lime soda or ginger ale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons lime juice – freshly squeezed or from a bottle.
- 6 ounces thawed lemonade concentrate – concentrate is six times the strength of a regular lemon juice. I find it in the freezer section at the store.
- 6 tablespoons creme de menthe syrup – Use creme de menthe syrup/cordial, not the creme de menthe liquor. See below for a homemade recipe.
- green food coloring
- mint leaves, for garnish
- lemon, for garnish
- cherries, for garnish
How to Make Mint Julep
- COMBINE. In a medium pot, dissolve 1 cup sugar in 3 cups club soda by stirring constantly on medium heat. Add 3 teaspoons lime juice and 6 ounces of thawed lemonade concentrate and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add 6 tablespoons creme de menthe syrup and food coloring. Chill.
- SERVE. Use this mixture as syrup – 3 parts syrup to 5 parts water. Makes about ⅔ gallon. ENJOY!
Creme de Menthe
To keep this drink alcohol-free, keep the creme de menthe alcohol-free. It is fairly potent so don’t use too much or the mint will overpower the other blend of ingredients.
Make your own creme de menthe syrup.
- Add 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a small pot. Stir over medium heat until dissolved and allow the mixture to boil. Once boiling remove from the heat and let it completely cool. Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves (packed) and let it steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mint leaves out of the syrup using a fine mesh strainer. Stir in 1 teaspoon mint extract until fully combined. Add more for a stronger mint flavor.
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Non Alcoholic Mint Julep
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups club soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons lime juice
- 6 ounces thawed lemonade concentrate
- 6 tablespoons creme de menthe syrup
- green food coloring
- mint leaves, for garnish
- lemon, for garnish
- cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot, dissolve the sugar in the club soda by stirring constantly on medium heat. Add lime juice and lemonade concentrate and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add creme de menthe syrup and food coloring. Chill.
- Add the mint syrup mixture to ⅔ gallon of water or, for smaller servings, mix 3 parts syrup to 5 parts water. ENJOY!
Notes
- It’s important to use alcohol-free creme de menthe syrup, not creme de menthe liquor.
- Creme de menthe is fairly potent, so don’t use too much, or the mint will overpower the other ingredients.
- To get the right flavor, use lemonade concentrate, which is 6x more potent than lemon juice.
- For a single serving mix ½ cup mint syrup per 1 cup of water. Experiment with different ratios to obtain your perfect balance of flavor.
- Add 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a small pot. Stir over medium heat until dissolved and allow the mixture to boil. Once boiling remove from the heat and let it completely cool. Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves (packed) and let it steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mint leaves out of the syrup using a fine mesh strainer. Stir in 1 teaspoon mint extract until fully combined. Add more for a stronger mint flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
How do I sugar a glass to serve a mint julep?
- You’ll need a shallow bowl of lemon juice and a shallow bowl of sugar. Dip the rim of the glass into the lemon juice and then into the sugar. Let set.
How to store leftover mint julep?
- Store leftover non-alcoholic mint julep in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. After that, the mint flavor and the carbonation will fade.
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Recipe from Disney Food Blog.
This is my favorite drink, I always drink it at Disneyland! Finally I found his recipe. I’ve tried a lot of different ones, but it’s not right! And this recipe is perfect!
Awe, that makes me so happy to hear!! Isn’t it the best?! Glad you found it!
My sister Is a bartender And she always uses fresh mint leaves just like one Of your alternatives suggest. As always you provide great info for your recipes.
A quick and refreshing drink that will please everyone!