Ingredients
- 7 fresh Mint leaves
- 45 mlCognac (brandy)
- 15 mlRye whiskey 50% abv
- 7.5 mlBrown sugar syrup
- 2 dashOrange bitters
Method
- 1Select and pre-chill a JULEP TIN.
- 2Prepare garnish of orange zest twist, mint sprigs and icing sugar.
- 3Gently MUDDLE mint in base of shaker (just to bruise).
- 4Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- 5STRAIN into julep cup filled with crushed ice.
- 6CHURN with barspoon to redistribute ice.
- 7TOP with more crushed ice to fill cup if necessary.
- 8EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and discard.
- 9Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet dusted with icing sugar.
Styles
Classic/vintageNightcap/sippingSavoury (e.g. Bloody Mary)Summer
