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Alcohol Free Mint Julep

Sober Mint Julep

A version of the classic Kentucky Derby cocktail that packs in all of the flavor complexity with none of the booze.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • a pinch sugar (can use bourbon smoked sugar here)
  • 6-8 leaves of your favorite mint variety
  • 130 mL black tea, double strength (can use bourbon black tea or lapsang souchong here)
  • a dash liquid smoke (optional; omit if using any bourbon products or lapsang souchong)
  • 130 mL lemon-flavored sparkling water
  • ice and lemon slices (for serving)

Instructions
 

  •  Muddle the mint and sugar together in the bottom of a tall serving glass until fragrant.
  • Brew your black tea double strength, and add 130 mL of it to the serving glass while still warm so the sugar dissolves. If using liquid smoke, add during this step.
  • Add the chilled sparkling water and stir to incorporate everything, and add ice and a squeeze of lemon juice as desired. Serve chilled, with more mint and lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Keyword alcohol-free, cocktail, drink, drinks, mocktail