Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2018) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 45 ml | Cognac brandy — {"raw_name": "Cognac (brandy)", "raw_measure": "45 ml Cognac (brandy)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 15 ml | Rye whiskey 50% abv — {"raw_name": "Rye whiskey 50% abv", "raw_measure": "15 ml Rye whiskey 50% abv", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 2 dash | orange bitters — {"raw_name": "Orange bitters", "raw_measure": "2 dash Orange bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 7 whole | Mint leaves — {"raw_name": "Mint leaves", "raw_measure": "7 fresh Mint leaves", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | garnish |
| 7.5 ml | Brown sugar syrup — {"raw_name": "Brown sugar syrup", "raw_measure": "7.5 ml Brown sugar syrup", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill a JULEP TIN.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist, mint sprigs and icing sugar.
- 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.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and discard.
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet dusted with icing sugar.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of orange zest twist, mint sprigs and icing sugar. Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet dusted with icing sugar.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.