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

Prescription Julep recipe

MuddledRocks glassCrushed ice29% ABV190 kcal

The Prescription Julep is a muddled brandy cocktail, made with mint leaves, Demerara syrup, Cognac and more, served in a rocks glass over crushed ice.

Strength: about 29% ABV in the glass, roughly 20 g of alcohol and about 190 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Prescription Julep ingredients

Mint leaves6 sprigs
Demerara syrup15 ml (½ oz)
Cognac45 ml (1½ oz)
Rye whiskey15 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 Prescription Julep

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

How strong is a Prescription Julep?
About 29% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 20 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Prescription Julep?
About 190 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 Prescription Julep served in?
A rocks glass, over crushed ice.
How many ingredients does a Prescription Julep have?
4 in total: mint leaves, Demerara syrup, Cognac and rye whiskey. Simple enough to make at home.

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