Garnish:
Luxardo Maraschino cherry
How to make:
PLACE lemon zest and mint in shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.
| 1 fresh | Lemon peel |
| 8 fresh | Mint leaves |
| 1 fl oz | Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac |
| 1 fl oz | Tawny port |
| 1/4 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
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Review:
Mint, cognac, port, lemon and maraschino - all subtly contribute to this Cuban take on Mexico.
History:
Recipe adapted from a 1937 Bar Florida (later renamed Floridita) menu, Havana, Cuba.
The contentious history of the Julep, along with its variants can be found on our page.
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 24.37% alc./vol. (48.74° proof)
- 16.5 grams of pure alcohol
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