Sunday, August 9, 2009

Mint Julep at Disneyland

The original recipe is given to guests upon request at City Hall on Main Street in Disneyland!

Ingredients
1 lb granulated sugar
6 cups water
1 1/4 ounces lime juice concentrate
8 1/2 ounces lemonade concentrate
3/4 cup creme de menthe(syrup available at liquor stores. Do not confuse it with creme de menthe liqueur)

Garnishes
mint leaf
lime slice
maraschino cherry

Directions
1 Combine the sugar and water in a 3 quart saucepan. Stir the contents until the sugar is dissolved.
2 Stir in lime and lemonade concentrate next. Continue stirring and bring to boil just below the boiling point (210 degrees.) DO NOT BOIL!
3 Remove pan from heat and chill. Once chilled, add a ratio of 1 part syrup to 5 parts chilled water.
4 Transfer beverage to pitcher and enjoy!
5 Garnish each serving with mint leaves, lime slice and a maraschino cherry.

*Update*: You can find non-alcoholic creme syrup at this website: http://www.davincigourmet.com

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