Best Kentucky Mock Mint Julep Recipes

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ALCOHOL-FREE MINT JULEP



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An alcohol FREE mint julep for you non-drinkers out there.... now you don't have to drink water and can enjoy the classic mint julep with a slight twist while watching the Kentucky Derby!

Provided by SHOWP0NIE

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Mocktail Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cups crushed ice
½ cup prepared lemonade
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.4 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

MINT JULEP



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It wouldn't be Kentucky Derby Day without this mint julep recipe! But, really, this Kentucky Derby mint julep recipe is good anytime. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 cups syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 8

MINT SYRUP:
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 cups loosely packed chopped fresh mint
EACH SERVING:
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed ice
1/2 to 1 ounce bourbon
Mint sprig

Steps:

  • For syrup, combine the sugar, water and chopped mint in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. , Line a mesh strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Strain syrup; discard mint. Cover and refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours or until chilled., For each serving, place ice in a metal julep cup or rocks glass. Pour 1/4 cup mint syrup and bourbon into the glass; stir until mixture is well chilled. Garnish with mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

KENTUCKY MOCK MINT JULEP



Kentucky Mock Mint Julep image

Make and share this Kentucky Mock Mint Julep recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lady of shallot

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 -5 mint sprigs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups cold water
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 quarts ginger ale
thinly sliced lemon (to garnish)

Steps:

  • rinse mint and discard stems.
  • Mix sugar, water, and juice in medium bowl.
  • Stir in mint leaves.
  • Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Fill large pitcher with ice.
  • Strain liquid over ice.
  • Add ginger ale and lemon slices.
  • Serve in tall glasses with lemon slices to garnish.

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