Best Virgin Strawberry Mint Julep Recipes

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GINGER MINT JULEP



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Mint juleps aren't just for Kentucky Derby day! Enjoy one while gathering with friends for baby shower or luncheon. -Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 cups loosely packed chopped fresh spearmint
EACH SERVING:
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed ice
1 ounce bourbon
2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 ounces ginger beer

Steps:

  • For mint syrup, place 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 heat; cool completely., Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer; discard mint. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours., For each serving, place ice in a mint julep cup or rocks glass. Add bourbon, lime juice and 1/4 cup mint syrup; stir until mixture is cold. Top with beer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

VIRGIN STRAWBERRY MINT JULEP



Virgin Strawberry Mint Julep image

Make and share this Virgin Strawberry Mint Julep recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces strawberries, stemmed
3 tablespoons lemonade, frozen concentrate thawed
1 teaspoon mint leaf, chopped
1 cup crushed ice
1/4 cup sparkling water
1 whole strawberry
1 mint sprig

Steps:

  • In blender, combine strawberries, lemonade and chopped mint.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Add ice; blend until smooth.
  • Pour into glass.
  • Top with 1/4 cup sparkling water; mix.
  • Garnish glass with strawberry and mint sprig.
  • Serve with straws.

MINT JULEP ICED TEA



Mint Julep Iced Tea image

Grandmom's recipe for a fabulous summer citrus-mint tea using fresh mint. Kids and adults alike love it! You can add Kentucky bourbon when the guest list is all adults. Serve over ice.

Provided by cutiemoose

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
4 tea bags
½ cup chopped fresh mint
2 quarts cold water
1 cup orange juice
6 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add tea bags and mint to sugar mixture; let steep for 10 minutes. Strain mixture and discard tea bags and mint.
  • Combine tea mixture, cold water, orange juice, and lemon juice in a pitcher.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

VIRGIN MINT JULEP



Virgin Mint Julep image

I came across this recipe in a newspaper several years ago. Its refreshing and great for those who wish to abstain from alcohol yet join in the festivities, at Kentucky Derby parties, or anytime.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large bunch fresh mint leaves, about 10 stems
1 bottle ginger ale (1 quart or 1 liter, they are approximately the same)
1 c fresh lemon juice or real lemon brand juice
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c water
crushed ice

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse mint leaves and remove any thick stems. Set aside. Put ginger ale in refrigerator to chill. Mix lemon juice, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill.
  • 2. Pour chilled lemon juice mixture over mint leaves and refrigerate for 30 -60 minutes. In a large pitcher mix lemon juice-mint mixture, ginger ale, and ice. Stir vigorously until pitcher is frosted and serve.

DISNEYLAND'S MINT JULEP (NON-ALCOHOLIC)



Disneyland's Mint Julep (Non-Alcoholic) image

The original recipe that is given to guests upon request at City Hall on Main Street in Disneyland! *Update*: You can find non-alcoholic creme de menthe syrup at this website: www.davincigourmet.com. Thank you, Mr. Adams for that information.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 2h

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb granulated sugar
6 cups water
1 1/4 ounces lime juice concentrate
8 1/2 ounces lemonade concentrate
3/4 cup creme de menthe (syrup available at liquor stores. Do not confuse it with creme de menthe liqueur)
mint leaf
lime slice
maraschino cherry

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.9, Fat 0.4, Sodium 12.4, Carbohydrate 109.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 107.3, Protein 0.1

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