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Sparkling Julep

By Talia BaiocchiPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott
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Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Take a bourbon mint julep, swap out the booze for cognac, and top it off with a little bubbly for the ultimate celebration cocktail.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

6 mint leaves, plus sprig for serving
¾ ounce simple syrup
3 ounces Champagne or dry sparkling wine
½ 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.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesMintHerbs & SpicesChampagneSparkling WineWineCognacBrandyBon Appétit
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