The Recipe · No.1070 · Virgin Mint Julep (Mint Julep Mocktail)

Virgin Mint Julep (Mint Julep Mocktail), and where to source it

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The mint flavor comes from the aroma, not the leaf, so build it on packed crushed ice and bury a big fresh bouquet right at your nose. Slap the sprigs first to wake the oil, and don't chew the leaves into the drink.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineClassic
Cost$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Fresh mint
A few leaves for the base and a fat bouquet for the top. Buy it bright and springy, not wilted.
10 leavesrecommended
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Simple syrup
One-to-one sugar syrup made ahead, or muddle a little sugar with the leaves to start.
0.5 ozrecommended
Local / market
Non-alcoholic whiskey alternative
A zero-proof bourbon stand-in gives the oak-and-corn warmth the mint sits on; pick one with real barrel character.
2.5 ozrecommended
Local / market
Crushed ice
Pack the cup to a dome. The slow melt and the frost on the metal are half the drink.
1 cuprecommended
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. BaseGently press a few mint leaves with the simple syrup in the bottom of a julep cup or rocks glass, just enough to scent it.
  2. BuildAdd the zero-proof whiskey and pack the cup with crushed ice, then churn with a spoon until the metal frosts over.
  3. CrownMound more crushed ice on top and plant a slapped mint bouquet right where your nose lands when you sip.
The Toolkit

Julep cup · Bar spoon · Jigger

Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Mint Julep (Mint Julep Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Virgin Mint Julep (Mint Julep Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Virgin Mint Julep (Mint Julep Mocktail) ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Virgin Mint Julep (Mint Julep Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Virgin Mint Julep (Mint Julep Mocktail) vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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