Mint Julep drinks are one of my favorite things to get at Disneyland. Cold and refreshing, with a hint of mint, lemon and lime, they’re perfect for a hot summer day!
Disneyland Mint Julep Copycat
In our opinion, no trip to the Happiest Kingdom on Earth is complete without a Disneyland Mint Julep. You can find these refreshing drinks at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square. I love enjoying one of these drinks and an order of beignets as I give my feet a break at Disneyland. Now you don’t have to wait for a Disney trip; you can make them at home, and they are super easy to throw together. Instead of making them the traditional way, these are non-alcoholic Mint Julep drinks so they are perfect for all ages. You’ll still get the flavors of a classic mint julep recipe. My kids love them!
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Mint Julep at Disneyland’s Mint Julep Bar
in New Orleans Square
What is a Mint Julep?
This Mint Julep recipe is a copycat of the non-alcoholic Disneyland Mint Julep recipe served in New Orleans Square.. The traditional cocktail is made with bourbon or brandy or sometimes whiskey along with fresh mint leaves which you muddle together with simple syrup or a sugar syrup. It is a popular drink in the southern United States where it was once thought to have medicinal properties. The Mint Julep became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1938 and is still popular on Derby Day even today.
Disneyland created a non-alcoholic version of the Mint Julep to bring a taste of the South to New Orleans Square. This version incorporates fresh lemon and lime flavors with minty simple syrup over crushed ice. Guests at Disneyland love it, and it has become one of Disneyland’s most famous drinks. In addition to the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square, you can also order these delicious drinks at the Blue Bayou Restaurant, Cafe Orleans, and the French Market which are all located in New Orleans Square in Disneyland.
Mint Julep Ingredients
Since this is a non alcoholic version, most of the ingredients for this Mint Julep recipe can be found in your local grocery store in the freezer section. Here’s all you need:
- Lemonade and Limeade juice concentrate
- Creme de menthe syrup. (this one was a bit tough to find. Normally you can find these syrups near the coffee section. Luckily a lot of coffee shops sell flavored syrups so if you can’t find it at a grocery store, you can check out your local coffee shops for this ingredient. You can also find Creme de Menthe Syrup on Amazon.
- Granulated white sugar.
- Fresh mint leaves (you can also use these to create a minty simple syrup if you can’t find the creme de menthe syrup. Chop the leaves and use a wooden spoon to muddle or mush the leaves down to a paste. Add it to some water and syrup and bring to a boil. Cool and add to your drink,)
- You’ll also want some lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, maraschino cherries and clear cups and a straw for serving.
How to Serve a Mint Julep
This gorgeous drink is best served in a clear glass or plastic cup, to show off the beautiful flavor and garnishes. However if you want to make it fancier for a backyard party, a baby shower or a dinner party, you can find really cool glasses at second-hand stores. Some ideas would be a traditional julep cup, pewter cups, old fashioned glasses, or a double old-fashioned glass. For extra fun, line the rim of the glass with sugar.
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More Favorite Recipes from New Orleans
We are big fans of the delicious flavors in New Orleans and have made a bunch of yummy copycat recipes from our visits there.
- Mini Beignets
- Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
- Cajun Chicken Po’ Boys
- Pecan Pralines
- Creole Butter Shrimp
- Jambalaya
- Cajun Style Grill Foil Packets
- One Pot Jambalaya Pasta
- Red Beans and Rice
- Shrimp Po Boys with Creamy Cajun Sauce
How to Make a Disneyland Mint Julep
Disneyland Mint Julep Copycat
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup creme de menthe syrup
- 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1/3 cup frozen limeade concentrate
- optional a few drops of green food coloring
Instructions
- Add sugar and water to a large sauce pan. Bring the mix to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then pour mixture into a large pitcher.
- Add the creme de menthe syrup, and frozen lemonade and limeade concentrates. Add a little green food coloring and stir to mix.
- Refrigerate until completely cooled. Serve in a glass with some ice and garnish with lemon wedges, mint sprigs, and cherries.
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Same problem as another too sweet and tasted like toothpaste. Very concentrated, needed to water it down.
Tastes just like the one at Disney!! Really takes me back, thank you!
Such a refreshing drink!! Thanks for the easy recipe.
what a beautiful drink! love the combinations here for the wonderful green color
Not like Disneyland – better. This is more concentrated and intense. Disney’s Mint Julep is watered down.
So glad you liked these Mint Juleps! Thanks for the 5-stars! We will have to share our recipe with Disney 😉
Is the Disney Mint Julep a herbal tea?
It’s more like a minty lemonade. Hope this helps!
Did you not read the article at all? No its not an herbal tea!
Sorry it didn’t turn out well for you! What kind of Creme de Menthe did you use? Maybe that has something to do with it?
So I was helping my 16-yr-old daughter plan her birthday party (which is supposed to be the event of the season) and she is INSISTING that we serve mint juleps at the party. She loves this recipe so much! Of course, she thinks Emily should make them for us, but I said I could probably handle it. Thank you!
That is awesome! Your 16 year old has good taste. :). You’ll have to let me know how the party turned out. Happy sweet 16!!
Check in the liquor section and the ice cream section of your local stores. I’ve found it both places.
What brand of creme de menthe syrup do you use?
I’ve found that most brands taste about the same, I would use any brand that you can find available. It’s a little hard to find.
Such a sweet drink, love the mint in it!