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Champagne Julep

Champagne Julep

Classic

Mint, cognac, and Champagne over crushed ice.

PartySummerVintageMinty
4 minMediumBalanced

Cool mint and cognac warmth with a gentle sweetness, lightened by Champagne bubbles. Fresh, frosty, and festive.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • 8 Mint Leaves
  • Champagne to top
  • Mint sprig · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Gently press the mint leaves with the simple syrup in a julep cup.

  2. 2

    Add the cognac and fill the cup with crushed ice.

  3. 3

    Stir until the cup frosts.

  4. 4

    Top with cold Champagne and garnish with a mint sprig.

The Story

Champagne Julep recipes appear in nineteenth-century American bar manuals, where the Julep's mint and sugar were paired with sparkling wine, often with a splash of brandy. It is a showy, old-fashioned party drink.

Glass · Julep cupGarnish · Mint sprig