We even used this to sell at my kids Lemonade stand this past weekend and it was a huge hit! So give this fun drink a try, and comment below to tell us what you think! Recommended ProductsĪs an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, We earn from qualifying purchases. It actually the official drink for the Kentucky Derby and have been served at Churchill Downs on race day since 1938. We have never been to the Kentucky Derby but I can imagine wearing a big outlandish hat and carrying around a glass of homemade Mint Juleps would make you feel super fancy!Īnyway, Kentucky derby or not, this mint Julep drink is super delicious and such a fun twist to your typical lemonade drink. Melt equal parts granulated sugar into water in a saucepan then turn down heat to a simmer. I swear it tastes the exactly the same as the real thing!įun fact about this drink as well, unlike myself and most, this drink did not originate from Disneyland. ![]() And side note, if you like copy cat recipes like this one, try our homemade Chick Fil A sauce. Then pour it in to a tall clear glass or mason jar with some ice and a straw, and let the wonderful Disney memories pour in as you enjoy this perfectly sweet drink. It has the perfect amount of lime flavor from the lemonade, and mint from the fresh mint and Creme de Menthe syrup. It is crazy easy to make and tastes so good. My sister had a Disney inspired wedding and this is one of her favorite things to grab when visiting the park. We searched around for some dishes from the happiest place on earth and remembered we actually made this copycat version of a Disneyland Mint Julep drink for my sister’s wedding a few years back and how tasty they turned out. To see which parties I have linked up with, click HERE.Since Disneyland is shut down currently with all the craziness going on in the world right now, we needed a little reminder of one of our favorite vacation spots. Patrick’s Day Green Sangria White Hot Chocolate and Homemade Heart Marshmallows If you try this drink, let me know how you like it. Stick pineapple and cherries on a toothpick and insert into glass. Pour chilled syrup into serving glass and then add cold water (3 parts syrup to 5 parts water) and stir. Let cool and then place in fridge to chill. ![]() Heat to a rolling boil until sugar dissolves. Garnish with: fresh mint leaves, pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries Pour 3 cups club soda into a medium-sized pot. I should have gotten one years ago! Now… enough gushing on the macro lens, let’s talk about how to serve this drink up! Ingredients: 3 cups club sodaĦ ounces frozen lemonade, thawed (do not dilute with water)Ħ tablespoons Creme de Menthe syrup (found near coffee syrups/flavorings or by ice cream cones/toppings) I am now an official owner of a MACRO lens and I love it! So easy to use and such a game changer when it comes to detail shots for photos. But, it is so DARN good anyway! So, are these photos making you thirsty? And, if you have noticed a difference in my close up photos, it is all thanks to a new piece of glass that Brian bought me. OH, and… just to make it clear… this is Disney’s spin on a mint julep and NO, it does not taste anything like a real mint julep. So, I told Brian that we need to plan a trip to Disneyland JUST to try this drink… plus, I am 37 and I’ve been to Disney World more times then I can count and I’ve never been to California or Disneyland. Unfortunately, they do NOT serve this drink at Disney World… which is where we are heading. ![]() It is that time again to share a fun drink with y’all on the blog! Everyone has been talking about Mint Julep’s and the Kentucky Derby lately (which, is totally on my bucket list) and I thought since we have a Disney trip coming up… I would do a copy cat version of Disney’s mint julep drink! Now, of course this drink is non-alcoholic, so it’d be a fun one to share with the kids to celebrate the Kentucky Derby at home… AND, it is actually a real drink that they serve up at Disneyland (see HERE) at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square.
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