Since our Moroccan Mint green iced tea is flavored with a hint of lemongrass, it gives this recipe a nice twist compared to a regular mint julep. And then of course we had to add some blackberries to make this derby drink even more fun. The outcome? Refreshing, bourbon-forward, and sweet. In one word? Yum.
What makes this recipe so easy to make is the fact that you don’t have to have any perishable ingredients on hand! All of these items are pantry-friendly. Plus, the Moroccan Mint simple syrup can be used in many different cocktails. It will level up your bartending game, and it can last for over a week when kept in an airtight container in your fridge.
Ingredients
Tea-Infused Moroccan Mint Simple Syrup
Makes 1 cup simple syrup
1 quart-sized bag Moroccan Mint Iced tea
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Note: if you don’t have our iced tea version of Moroccan Mint, you can simply use 4 tea bags of our regular Moroccan Mint green tea.
Berry Moroccan Mint Julep
½ oz Stash Moroccan Mint simple syrup
Crushed ice
¼ cup berries, blackberries recommended
Mint leaves for garnish
2 oz bourbon
Directions
Tea-Infused Moroccan Mint Simple Syrup
Bring water to a boil on the stove. Once boiling, remove from heat and add your tea bag, steep for 4–5 minutes.
Remove tea bag and place the pot back on the heat source. Bring to a slow boil.
Slowly add sugar, stirring constantly for 3–4 minutes. Once all the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and let cool.
Directions
Berry Moroccan Mint Julep
Muddle berries and Moroccan Mint simple syrup.
Pour over crushed iced, top with bourbon.Give a little stir, and garnish with extra mint leaves and berries.
