At a Glance
Category: Brandy & Cognac Cocktails
Glass: Julep cup or rocks glass
Garnish: A generous mint bouquet
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz brandy
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
Method
Gently press mint with syrup in the bottom of the cup. Add brandy, fill with crushed ice, and stir until frosted.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Julep cup or rocks glass
Garnish: A generous mint bouquet
Background & History
A 19th-century alternative to the bourbon Mint Julep, favored in an era when brandy was as common a base spirit as whiskey.
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