Virgin Strawberry Mint Julep Recipes

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.

Steps:

• To make the Mint Simple Syrup, bring the sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Boil, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
• Remove from heat, add mint, and let cool completely.
• Pour syrup into a glass jar, then cover and chill 24 hours. Remove the mint and discard.
• To make the drink, place mint leaves and Mint Simple Syrup in a chilled julep cup. Gently press the leaves against the cup with the back of a spoon to release flavors.
• Pack the cup tightly with crushed ice and pour the bourbon over ice. Insert a 4-inch cocktail straw, place mint sprig directly next to straw, and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
• Serve immediately.

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.

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.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except club soda in a shaker half filled with ice. Shake well.
• Strain into collins glass. Add club soda and stir gently.
• Garnish with a sprig of mint.