Prescription Julep
A historic variation on the mint julep combining cognac with rye whiskey, gently muddled with mint and sweetened with simple syrup for a more complex, split-base take on the Southern classic.
- 1 ozcognac
- 1 ozrye whiskey
- 8 leavesfresh mint
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- Large mint bouquetgarnish
- 1Gently muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in the bottom of a julep cup.
- 2Add cognac and rye whiskey.
- 3Fill the cup with crushed ice and stir to combine and frost the cup.
- 4Top with more crushed ice, mounding it above the rim.
- 5Garnish with a large bouquet of fresh mint, slapping it first to release the oils.
- 6Serve with a short straw so the nose is close to the mint while sipping.
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This julep represents the original pre-Civil War Southern style, when French cognac flowed more freely than bourbon in many American ports. The medicinal-sounding name reflects an era when juleps were considered therapeutic—prescribed for various ailments. New Orleans bartender Chris McMillian championed the revival of this historic recipe, demonstrating its preparation at Tales of the Cocktail and helping restore cognac-based juleps to contemporary bar menus.
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