Original Julep (1940s)

Summary

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Source

From the book: The Standard Cocktail Guide by Crosby Gaige (1944, M. Barrows & Co.)

Prep Time5 minutes
RecipesBrandy or cognac

Description

The First One

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 oz Peach Brandy
  • 1 1⁄2 oz brandy
  • 1 t powdered sugar
  • 10 Fresh mint leaves
  • crushed ice
  • Pineapple

Instructions

In a bowl cover mint with sugar. Add a few drops of water and muddle. Remove half of muddled mint and place in a silver julep glass. Top with crushed ice to half full. Add brandies, remaining muddle and top with crushed ice. Stir with a long spoon until frost appears on the outside of the glass. Rub lip of glass with pineapple and garnish with pineapple wedge.


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