Mint Juleps are one of my favorite things to get at Disneyland. They are perfect for a hot summer day with a little bit of mint, lemon, and lime flavors. The only place you can get these refreshing drinks are at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans square. I love getting one of these drinks and an order of beignets and giving my feet a break at Disneyland. But now you can make them in your own home, and they are super easy to throw together. (Also check our list of all our favorite Disneyland foods HERE).
These drinks are non-alcoholic so they are perfect for all ages, my kids love them! The hardest part of this recipe for me was finding a bottle of creme de menthe syrup. None of my local grocery stores carried that flavor. Normally you can find these syrups near the coffee section. Luckily a lot of coffee shops sell the flavored syrups so I was able to get a bottle from Moxie Java. Check out our video and find the recipe below.
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Check out our first video on how to make these yummy Mint Juleps here:
- 3 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
- 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.
- Pour over a glass with some ice and garnish with lemon wedges, mint sprigs, and cherries.
Other 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.
Such a sweet drink, love the mint in it!
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.
Check in the liquor section and the ice cream section of your local stores. I’ve found it both places.
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!!