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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.
More Like This
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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 sugar in 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.
- Use this mixture as syrup – 3 parts syrup to 5 parts water. Makes about ⅔ gallon. ENJOY!
Notes
- 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.
We love this drink! Thanks for sharing it! My kids will be so excited to make it at home!
Mint Julep is the BEST! So refreshing on a HOT summer day!
I’ve never had the one at Disneyland..I know sad, but I am glad I can still give it a try at home. Super easy & so refreshing!
LOve mint julep!!
Me too!! Thank you!
Hi! So, I’m making this for my class in a presentation, and I was wondering how much one serving was? Like what are the measurements for one cup?Thanks in advance!
Hmm…I didn’t really measure, just got about a small glass full of six. So, maybe it’s between 1 1/2-2 cups.
In this hot day, it will definitely be very coco to drink in a tropical country that is very thirsty
where did you buy the crème de menthe? I ALWAYS get this when I’m at Disneyland it is a big must. Can’t wait to try this version.
I’ve seen it at Walmart. I can’t remember where I found mine, but you can google where to find it or always order it 🙂 It is super good 🙂
You say 3 parts syrup and 5 parts water but what is a part? How many ounces or what is the measurement conversion ?
mint julep is a mixed alcoholic drink, you may want to put something in the title that this is non-alcoholic
It’s on there 🙂
How much whiskey did you put in?
No whiskey in this recipe. I’m sure you can add some, if you’d like.
Look so juicy. Will give it a try.
You’ll love it!! 😀