A fresh twist on the classic mint julep recipe! Made with Blueberry Merlot & Citrus Mint tea-infused spirits, non-alcoholic bourbon, and fresh mint, these two juleps mocktails are bright and springy.
Blueberry Merlot & Citrus Mint Julep Mocktails
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Merlot Tea Syrup- 1 Tea Forté Blueberry Merlot pyramid tea infuser, or 2 tbsp loose leaf tea
- 2 oz Lyre's Pink London Spirit
For the Cocktail
- 4-5 fresh mint springs, leaves only, plus more for garnish
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 2½ oz Lyre's American Malt
- crushed ice
Directions
- Place the pyramid tea infuser in a jar and pour in Lyre’s Pink London Spirit. Steep for 5 minutes. Discard the pyramid or strain out the loose tea leaves when done, reserving the tea liquid and set aside.
- In a julep glass, muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup together.
- Add the Lyre’s American Malt to the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice, stir, and add more ice to fill.
- Pour the infused Blueberry Merlot spirit over the crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Enjoy!
Yield: 1 Blueberry Merlot Julep mocktail
--------Ingredients
For the Citrus Mint Tea Syrup- 1 Tea Forté Citrus Mint pyramid tea infuser, or 2 tbsp loose leaf tea
- 2 oz Lyre's White Cane Spirit
For the Cocktail
- 4-5 fresh mint springs, leaves only, plus more for garnish
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 2½ oz Lyre's American Malt
- crushed ice
Directions
- Place the pyramid tea infuser in a jar and pour in Lyre’s White Cane Spirit. Steep for 5 minutes. Discard the pyramid or strain out the loose tea leaves when done, reserving the tea liquid and set aside.
- In a julep glass, muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup together.
- Add the Lyre’s American Malt to the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice, stir, and add more ice to fill.
- Pour the infused Citrus Mint spirit over the crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Enjoy!
Yield: 1 Citrus Mint Julep mocktail
*Blueberry Merlot pyramid tea infusers are available in Event Boxes. Citrus Mint pyramid tea infusers are available in Event Boxes and the Tea Tasting Assortment Tea Chest. See below for all options.
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