Prescription Julep
Ingredients
- 7 fresh Mint leaves
- 1 1⁄2 oz Cognac
- 1⁄2 oz WhistlePig 10yo Straight Rye Whisky
- 1⁄4 oz Demerara/Muscovado/brown sugar syrup
- 2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Julep tin
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a JULEP TIN.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist, mint sprigs and icing sugar.
Method:
- Gently MUDDLE mint in base of shaker (just to bruise).
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- STRAIN into julep cup filled with crushed ice.
- CHURN with barspoon to redistribute ice.
- TOP with more crushed ice to fill cup if necessary.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and discard.
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet dusted with icing sugar.
Review:
Rye whiskey and cognac combine harmoniously in this delicious julep.
