Moroccan Spiced Mint Tea Julep co*cktail Recipe (2024)

This Moroccan Spiced Mint Tea Julepco*cktail recipe post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. It features a sweet and spicysimple syrup, Moroccan mint iced tea, and bourbon.

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During ourtrip to Charleston, South Carolinain 2013, David and I wereintroduced to Mint Tea Juleps, made with a Sweet Tea Bourbon. As someone who absolutely loves drinks with mint, these were just my style. They seemed to pack less of a punch than traditional Mint Juleps and they had thatgreat sweet tea flavor you come to expect in the South.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to all of you thatI had no issues with helping myself to a second glass.

I’ve enjoyed a few Mint Tea Juleps since my visit to Charleston, but recently, while I was shopping at my localCost Plus World Market, I became even more inspired. So often when I am shopping at Cost Plus World Market, I became fascinated by all the foodie finds –it always has such interesting international foodand ingredients from cuisines all around the world. On this trip, I spotted Moroccan Mint Tea bags. That was all it took for inspiration to hit and a new version of Mint Tea Juleps to be born:Moroccan Spiced Mint Tea Juleps!

Not only did I find plenty of flavor inspiration at Cost Plus World Market, but can we just look at these glasses! They are their Moroccan Tea Glasses – so fitting for this co*cktail. They come in a variety of colors but I went with this gorgeous teal color.

In Moroccan cooking, there is manyspices that are frequently used. For this co*cktail, I decide to make use of 3 main ones:ginger,cinnamon, and cloves. Paired along with mint, they are especially wonderful and complimentary.

To make your ownSpiced Moroccan Mint Tea Julepsco*cktail recipe, you’ll need these spices and afew other things. I was able to purchasejust about everything at my local Cost Plus World Market: Numi Moroccan Mint Tea Bags, World Market Cinnamon Sticks, World Market Cloves, and the The Ginger People Ginger Chips. You’ll also need bourbon, fresh mint, and granulated sugar.

There is two parts to this Mococcan SpicedMint Tea Julep that must be done in advance of co*cktail time. The firstis to brew someMoroccan Mint Iced Tea.

You’ll also need to make a batch of the Moroccan Spiced Simple Syrup in advance.

Itis made with granulated sugar, water, cloves, a cinnamon stick and ginger chips. Oh…and those ginger chips?? I’m becoming rather obsessed with them. I can see thosemaking an appearance inmy holiday baking. 🙂

The simple syrup ingredients are simmered on your stove top for about 8-10 minutes. Once it has cooled, the large pieces are strained out, leaving behind only the sweet and fragrant spiced syrup for your co*cktail.

To make each co*cktail, fresh mint leaves are muddled in the glass. “Muddling” the mint leaves crushes them again the glass, releasing their flavor. I’ve never had a muddler — I’ve always just used the end of one of my wooden spoons, which you can do too, but I found this super cool Rabbit Spring-Loaded Push Muddler at Cost Plus World Market and had to have it. It makes muddling SO easy.

Using a jigger to measure your ingredients (I picked up Rabbit Adjustable Jigger at Cost Plus World Market), pour in your simple syrup, bourbonandthe Moroccan Mint Iced Tea. Add ice, serve, and enjoy responsibly!

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Moroccan Spiced Mint Tea Juleps co*cktail Recipe

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For your convenience, here are the links totheproducts used in this post:

| Tall Moroccan Tea Glasses | Ginger People Baker’s Cut Crystallized Ginger Chips |
| Whole Cloves World Market® Spice Bag| Cinnamon Stick World Market® Spice Bag |
| Metrokane Rabbit Adjustable Jigger| Golden Yellow Buffet Napkins |
| Metrokane Rabbit Push Muddler|Square Rattan Chargers|
| Antique Painted Finish Wood Tea Boxes| Blue Tile Ceramic Tapas Dish |