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Brandy Julep in a rocks glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Brandy Julep recipe

BuiltRocks glassCrushed ice29% ABV

The Brandy Julep is a built brandy cocktail, made with mint leaves, Cognac and simple syrup, served in a rocks glass over crushed ice.

Strength: about 29% ABV in the glass, roughly 19 g of alcohol and about 180 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

The original Mint Julep spirit before bourbon: cognac over crushed ice and mint.

Brandy Julep ingredients

Mint leaves10 leaves
Cognac60 ml (2 oz)
Simple syrup15 ml (½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Brandy Julep

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a mint bouquet.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Crushed
Garnish
Mint bouquet
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Brandy Julep: quick answers

How strong is a Brandy Julep?
About 29% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Brandy Julep?
About 180 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Brandy Julep served in?
A rocks glass, over crushed ice.
How many ingredients does a Brandy Julep have?
3 in total: mint leaves, Cognac and simple syrup. Simple enough to make at home.

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