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Easy Mint Julep inspired by Disneyland (Non-Alcoholic)

This Disney inspired mint julep is perfect for a hot day. The Mint Julep’s refreshing mint, lemon, and lime flavors will make you believe you are back at Disneyland!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 cups
Calories 97kcal
Author Lisa

Ingredients

Non-Alcoholic Crème de Menthe Simple Syrup*

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

Mint Julep Syrup

  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 6 oz frozen lemonade concentrate
  • ¼ c Crème de Menthe Syrup

Mint Julep

  • 2 cups Mint Julep Syrup
  • 5 cups water
  • 5 cups club soda* optional
  • Ice*
  • Lemon for garnish optional
  • Mint leaves for garnish optional
  • Maraschino Cherries for garnish optional

Instructions

Crème de Menthe Simple Syrup

  • Dissolve sugar in water in a small pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.
    sugar and water in saucepan
  • Once it begins boiling remove from heat and let cool completely.
    stirring simple syrup until sugar is dissolved
  • Once cooled add in extract.
    adding mint extract to saucepan

Mint Julep Syrup

  • Dissolve sugar in water in a medium sized pot over medium heat.
    sugar and water in saucepan
  • Once sugar is dissolved, add lime juice, and lemonade concentrate and bring to a boil.
    adding lemonade concentrate to sauce pan
  • Once it begins boiling remove from heat and add in the Crème de Menthe.
    stirring simple syrup until sugar is dissolved
  • Let cool completely.

Mint Julep Drink

  • Combine 1 part Mint Julep Syrup to 5 parts water. Add ice and stir.
  • Garnish with lemon slices, mint leaves, cherries, and enjoy!
    mint julep in a glass with cherrie, lemon wedge, and mint leaf

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Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • You can buy Crème de Menthe syrup from your grocery store if you don’t want to make it. It is found near the alcohol/liquor section. Just make sure to buy a non-alcoholic version for this recipe.
  • I like to use club soda for half of my water because I love the carbonation, but it isn’t necessary for the drink. If not using carbonated water use plain water instead.
  • This drink is extra refreshing if it’s nice and cold so I like to add lots of ice!
  • There are many recipes for a copycat mint julep online and we all use similar ingredients but have different ratios!
  • I got inspiration from several recipes and then decided to make my own, with my own homemade creme de menthe syrup and my own ingredient amounts. Hope you like my version of this Disney inspired classic!
  • Nutrition info is an estimate

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg