Disney Celebrates National Mint Julep Day with a Special Recipe

Disney Celebrates National Mint Julep Day with a Special Recipe

May 30th is National Mint Julep Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a taste of Disney magic?

Since the opening of the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square at Disneyland in 1966, these refreshing cocktails have been a beloved park tradition. Today, both Walt Disney World and Disneyland offer a variety of twists on this classic beverage.

Related – Refreshing Mint Julep From Disneyland To Make At Home!

To join the festivities, we’re unlocking a special recipe from the Disney Recipe Vault: a Green Tea Berry Mint Julep! Get ready to create a refreshing summer drink with a Disney twist.

GREEN TEA BERRY MINT JULEP

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Serves 1

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 green tea bag
• 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

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.

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.

Here is a list of a few places to find non-alcoholic mint juleps as well as a few with alcohol for guests 21 and older at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort: 

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Blue Bayou Restaurant 

• 31 Royal Street Signature Julep (non-alcoholic)
• Mint Julep (non-alcoholic)

Cafe Orleans 

• Bourbon Julep: Bourbon, citrus, and mint
• Mint Julep (non-alcoholic)

Mint Julep Bar (Mobile order available)

• Mango & Peach Mint Julep: Flavored with mango, topped with peach purée, and diced mango (non-alcoholic, available until August 23)
• New Orleans Mint Julep: A refreshing mint drink with a hint of lime flavor (non-alcoholic)

Disney California Adventure Park

Magic Key Terrace (available to Magic Key holders only)

• Mint Julep Cocktail: Old Forester bourbon, apricot liqueur, agave, lemon juice, and soda water garnished with a sprig of mint 

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Napa Rose 

• Mint Julep: Muddled fresh mint, lime juice, and ginger ale (non-alcoholic)

Downtown Disney District 

Beignets Expressed 

• Frozen Mint Julep (non-alcoholic)

Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio 

• Mint Julep: Bourbon, house-infused mint simple syrup, and fresh mint leaves

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Turf Club Bar and Grill and Turf Club Lounge

• Mint Julep: Woodford Reserve Bourbon muddled with fresh mint and agave nectar

On the Rocks Pool Bar and The Paddock Grill 

• Frozen Mint Julep: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon muddled with fresh mint and agave nectar
• Seasonal Frozen Mint Julep: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon muddled with fresh mint and agave nectar with raspberry purée

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