How much do I love Juleps? So much that I named my daughter after one (no, I’m not kidding). Growing up in Georgia, I remember punishingly humid summer days when the only relief was a cold drink. Kids got Coca-Cola. Grown-ups sipped classic mint juleps. These days, I favor the Prescription Julep, from a 19th-century recipe that swaps in cognac and rye whiskey for bourbon. It’s the most refreshing, complex-tasting julep you’ll ever try.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1 Servings
Ingredients
10
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3
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4
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Preparation
Step 1
Lightly muddle mint leaves and Simple Syrup in a mixing glass. Stir in Cognac and whiskey. Fill a Julep cup or glass with crushed ice. Pour mixture over. Stir until frost forms on outside of cup. Add more crushed ice to make a mound. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve with a straw.