Garnish:
Mint sprig
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into julep cup half filled with crushed ice. CHURN (stir) the drink with the crushed ice using a bar spoon. Top up the cup with more crushed ice and CHURN again. Repeat this process until the drink fills the cup and serve.
12 fresh | Mint leaves |
2 1/2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
2/3 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
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Review:
A truly deliciously refreshing cocktail. Woody rancio notes in the cognac are freshened by the mint. Those with a dry palate may want to reduce the sugar a touch.
History:
Although bourbon is now most commonly associated with the Julep, it is probable that it was first made with cognac.
Julep history
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 25.47% alc./vol. (50.94° proof)
- 24.2 grams of pure alcohol
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