NA Mint Julep
A zero-proof Mint Julep bursting with fresh mint and crushed ice — the perfect alcohol-free version of the iconic Kentucky Derby classic.
- 2 oznon alcoholic whiskey
- 8 leavesfresh mint
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- 1Add mint leaves and simple syrup to a julep cup or rocks glass. Gently muddle until the mint is fragrant — do not shred the leaves.
- 2Pour in the non-alcoholic whiskey.
- 3Pack the glass tightly with crushed ice, filling it above the rim.
- 4Stir gently until the outside of the cup frosts over, about 10 seconds.
- 5Top with a little more crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve immediately.
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The Mint Julep has roots in 18th-century America, with the earliest known written reference from 1784. It became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1938, where more than 80,000 are served each year. The non-alcoholic Mint Julep became a popular mocktail offering in the mid-2020s, served at Derby watch parties and spring events for guests who prefer zero-proof options.
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