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A tall glass of red berry drink with ice cubes, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint, sits on a light surface. A small bowl of blueberries is blurred in the background.

GREEN TEA BERRY MINT JULEP

Inspired by the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival This recipe, shared by Disney Parks Blog, brings a taste of the festival right to your kitchen. It serves 1 and is a refreshing, non-alcoholic twist on the classic mint julep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

MINT-INFUSED SIMPLE SYRUP
  • 3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
GREEN TEA BERRY MINT JULEP
  • 5 ounces water
  • 1 bag green tea
  • 1 ounce blackberry purée
  • 1 1/2 ounces raspberry syrup
  • 1/2 ounce reserved mint-infused simple syrup
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • Fresh berries
  • Mint leaves

Method
 

FOR MINT-INFUSED SIMPLE SYRUP:
  1. Wash and chop mint leaves.
  2. Bring sugar, water, and mint leaves to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Simmer for 2 minutes. Pour through fine-mesh sieve, pressing hard on leaves.
  4. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
FOR GREEN TEA BERRY MINT JULEP:
  1. Bring water to a boil, then cool for 1 minute. Pour into a heat-proof container.
  2. Add tea bag and steep for 2 to 3 minutes; remove tea bag and cool tea.
  3. Combine cooled tea in a shaker with blackberry purée, raspberry syrup, mint-infused simple syrup, and lime juice. Shake and strain over ice into a tall glass.
  4. Garnish with fresh berries and mint.

Notes

Cook’s Note: Toss into a blender with ice for a delectable frozen julep. If you’re over the age of 21, add 1 1/4 ounces of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey for an adult twist.