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Sparkling Julep

Photo of a sparkling julep cocktail in a stemmed glass with lemon peel and mint garnish.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Mint julep + bubbly? This cocktail recipe combines the two delicious classics and is the ultimate way to celebrate.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 1

Ingredients

6 mint leaves, plus sprig for serving
3/4 ounce simple syrup
3 ounces Champagne or dry sparkling wine
1/2 ounce cognac
1 dash bitters (such as Angostura)
Lemon twist (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass. Add Champagne, cognac, and bitters. Fill glass partway with crushed ice and stir gently to combine. Mound more crushed ice on top and garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon twist.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesAperitifChampagneSparkling WineWineCognacBrandyMintHerbs & SpicesBon Appétit

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