Prescription Julep

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (99 ratings)

Serve in

Julep tin
Ingredients:
7 fresh Mint leaves
1 1/2 fl oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
1/2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1/4 fl oz Demerara/Muscovado/brown sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
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Garnish:

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

How to make:

Lightly MUDDLE mint (just to bruise) in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and strain into a julep cup filled with crushed ice. Churn to redistribute ice and top with more ice to fill cup if necessary.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Rye whiskey and cognac combine harmoniously in this delicious julep.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 27.71% alc./vol. (55.42° proof)
  • 18.9 grams of pure alcohol
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