It’s that time of year…for American’s most famous horse race. Ahead of April 31st, grab your fanciest fascinator, place your bets and mix up a mint cocktail to prepare for the big day.
While most of us will be celebrating at home, you can still take part in the beloved traditions of race day, including imbibing with some classic American drinks – Iced Tea and Mint Juleps.
This year, Lipton Iced Tea partnered with Eron Plevan, head mixologist at Louisville-based Gold Bar to combine these two popular beverages in brand-new Mint Julep cocktail mashups to spice up your celebration. The recipes can also be made into a mocktail for the whole family to enjoy!
Lipton Strawberry Mint Julep
- 1.5oz bourbon
- 1 cup of White Sugar
- Lipton Herbal Iced Tea Strawberry + Mint
- 3 strawberries slices
- 6 mint leaves
Instructions: In a julep tin add 1oz of Strawberry & Mint Lipton syrup and muddle 3 strawberry slices and 6-8 large mint leaves for 15-20 seconds. Add bourbon, then add crushed ice. Garnish with a mint bouquet and a strawberry rose.
o To make tea syrup: combine 1 cup of white sugar and 1 cup of Lipton Herbal Iced Tea Strawberry + Mint. Stir until fully dissolved. Works best if tea is room temperature and not chilled.
Lipton Green Tea Watermelon Lily
- .75oz Watermelon Vodka
- .75oz orange-flavoured Triple Sec
- .75oz Cranberry Juice
- .75oz fresh lemon juice
- .5oz simple syrup
- Lipton Green Tea Watermelon
Instructions: Shake all ingredients in a shaker tin and strain over iced cubes made from Lipton Green Tea Watermelon Iced Tea (see instructions). Serve in a stemless wine glass, garnish with the mint bouquet, and a skewer of watermelon cubes.
o To make Lipton Iced Tea Cubes: Pour the tea into an ice tray of your choice—square cubes recommended. Freeze overnight. Be sure the freezer is free of food or freezer odors that might affect the aroma and flavor of cubes.
Lipton Orange Blossom Julep
- · 1.5oz bourbon
- · Honey
- · Lipton Herbal Orange Blossom Iced Tea
- · 2 orange slices
- · 6 mint leaves
Instructions: In a julep tin add 1oz of Orange Blossom Lipton Iced Tea honey syrup (see instructions) and muddle two orange slices and 6-8 mint leaves for 15-20 seconds. Add bourbon, then add crushed ice. Garnish with a mint bouquet, a skewered cherry, and an orange rose if applicable.
o To make tea honey syrup: combine equal parts honey and Orange Blossom Iced Tea. Stir until combined and smooth.