Champagne Julep

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (7 ratings)

Serve in a

Julep tin

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist (discarded) & mint sprigs dusted with icing sugar

How to make:

SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice. Add champagne and more to shaker, then throw twice before straining into julep tin filled with crushed ice. Serve with a metal straw.

8 fresh Mint leaves
1/2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1/4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix)
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
3 fl oz Brut champagne or sparkling wine
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Review:

Lower in strength than most old-school julep cocktails, champagne adds a zing if not a sparkle.

History:

The contentious history of the Julep, along with its variants can be found on our page.

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 12.11% alc./vol. (24.22° proof)
  • 13.7 grams of pure alcohol
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