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Prescription Julep
Rye whiskey and cognac combine harmoniously in this delicious julep
Amarette Speights
13th July 2025 at 00:34
I’m going to say something heretical. But mint is very expensive here. (I just need to plant some) but when I can’t get it, mint bitters or syrup can give similar flavor. My southern card is going to get taken away.
2nd September 2024 at 04:53
My favorite julep variation, though I prefer equal proportions of cognac & rye. What does the name mean? I can understand something like "Cognac Julep," and this is a mash-up of the cognac and whiskey versions, but "Prescription Julep"? Is this particular variant some 19th Century medical cure-all, as prescribed for whatever ails you by Doctor Jerry Thomas?
2nd July 2023 at 00:15
Tasty and pretty. Though I’m with everyone else and would cut back on the sugar syrup (and that’s without even the powdered sugar on top).
5th July 2023 at 17:18
Agreed, David. Also in keeping with the comments below, I've cut the sugar syrup back to 7.5ml (1/4oz) and also switched from white to brown sugar.
6th December 2022 at 06:37
I like this more than the regular Mint Julep, I used 5 ml of Rich Demerara Syrup.
30th June 2022 at 00:23
I like this better than the regular mint julep. It has a burst of more flavours with the rye and cognac. Perfect on a warm afternoon before supper. We used half the amount of sugar syrup and it was perfect for us. We have always found Juleps sweet, so we knew to adjust the sugar.
19th September 2021 at 22:47
I prefer with a touch less sugar syrup - about 7.5ml. Wonder about trying a hint of mint syrup instead?
3rd June 2022 at 15:53
I agree, I was surprised by how sweet this came out. I don't have any mint syrup but might keep some cane syrup and try adding a little Branca Menta for some minty herbal heresy!