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Cynar Julep cocktail in a rocks glass, garnished with mint bouquet

Cynar Julep recipe

MuddledRocks glassCrushed ice13% ABV140 kcal

The Cynar Julep is a muddled cocktail, made with mint leaves, simple syrup and Cynar, served in a rocks glass over crushed ice. It is bitter.

Strength: about 13% ABV in the glass, roughly 8 g of alcohol and about 140 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Cynar Julep ingredients

Mint leaves8 leaves
Simple syrup7.5 ml (¼ oz)
Cynar60 ml (2 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 Cynar Julep

  1. Press the mint gently into the syrup in the cup.
  2. Add the Cynar and fill with crushed ice.
  3. Stir until frosted, then crown with ice and mint.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Crushed
Garnish
Mint bouquet
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Cynar Julep: quick answers

How strong is a Cynar Julep?
About 13% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 8 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Cynar Julep?
About 140 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 Cynar Julep served in?
A rocks glass, over crushed ice.
How many ingredients does a Cynar Julep have?
3 in total: mint leaves, simple syrup and Cynar. Simple enough to make at home.
Cynar Julep recipe card: Mint leaves, Simple syrup, Cynar
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