With Summer arriving, I’m always on the hunt for refreshing yet tasty non-alcoholic drink recipes. For me that often includes using mint because it’s just plain lovely on a hot day. One drink that’s known for it’s minty flavour is the Mint Julep which uses bourbon in the traditional cocktail…as we all know that’s not an option for me so today I’ve done my best to come up with a spin off.
In this recipe I’ve used raspberries, mint, simple syrup and ginger ale to make what may be the BEST ever non-alcoholic Mint Julep!
Raspberry Mint Julep Recipe – Non Alcoholic
1 Serving
INGREDIENTS
- 2 teaspoons simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar, cook on high heat until it boils and cool before using)
- 6 large raspberries
- 3 mint leaves
- 2 ounces Ginger Ale
- Crushed Ice
- Mint leaf for garnish
PREPARATION
Begin by adding the simple syrup and raspberries to glass and muddle gently (muddle=press down with flat end of spoon or muddler)
Next add mint leaves and muddle to bruise them slightly
Add 2 ounces of Ginger Ale to glass
Fill with crushed ice and add a straw and mint leaf for garnish.
**If you’d like a larger batch which serves 8 – Blend 5 tablespoons simple syrup and 48 raspberries in a blender. Pour the mixture into a jug, add approximately 24 mint leaves and muddle with a spoon. Add 16 ounces of ginger ale to the pitcher and fill pitcher with crushed ice.**
- 2 teaspoons simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar, cook on high heat until it boils and cool before using)
- 6 large raspberries
- 3 mint leaves
- 2 ounces Ginger Ale
- Crushed Ice
- Mint leaf for garnish
- Begin by adding the simple syrup and raspberries to glass and muddle gently (muddle=press down with flat end of spoon or muddler)
- Next add mint leaves and muddle to bruise them slightly
- Add 2 ounces of Ginger Ale to glass
- Fill with crushed ice and add a straw and mint leaf for garnish.
- **If you'd like a larger batch which serves 8 - Blend 5 tablespoons simple syrup and 48 raspberries in a blender. Pour the mixture into a jug, add approximately 24 mint leaves and muddle with a spoon. Add 16 ounces of ginger ale to the pitcher and fill pitcher with crushed ice.**
Mmm….I love raspberry drinks. I’ve never tried fresh mint in a drink before and have to give it a try after seeing this yummy looking drink!
that looks really yummy
sounds like a refreshing drink for summer
sounds good, will have to try it