Brandy Julep
An elegant Southern classic — brandy muddled with fresh mint and sugar over crushed ice, predating the bourbon version by decades. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Brandy
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 8 leaves Fresh mint
- large mint bouquet (garnish) garnish
- powdered sugar dusting (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Match with Southern classics like shrimp and grits or a mint-crusted lamb chop, where the fresh mint leaves connect directly to the cocktail's botanical character. Pecan pie or bread pudding desserts also share its elegant, comforting profile.
Instructions
Gently muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass
Add brandy
Pack the glass tightly with crushed ice
Stir until the outside of the glass frosts
Top with more crushed ice to form a dome
Garnish with a generous mint bouquet and dust with powdered sugar
Tips
Before bourbon became king, brandy juleps were the standard in the American South Use a metal julep cup if possible — it conducts cold and creates a beautiful frost Slap the mint between your palms before garnishing to release the aromatic oils