Prescription Julep

Recipe from David Wondrich

Adapted by William Grimes

Prescription Julep
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This recipe from the 19th century predates the era of the ubiquitous bourbon mint julep, instead using cognac and rye, making for a delicious throwback. —William Grimes

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Ingredients

Yield:One drink
  • ½ounce superfine sugar
  • 1ounce hot water
  • 7mint leaves plus one mint sprig
  • 1½ounces Cognac
  • ½ounce rye
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In an old-fashioned glass or julep cup, dissolve sugar in water. Add mint leaves and press lightly with a spoon. Add spirits, fill glass with finely crushed ice and stir. Poke a straw and mint sprig into julep and serve.

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Adapted from David Wondrich

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