Brandy Julep

Classic · Brandy · Rocks glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Half a tablespoonful fine sugar dissolved with a little water in a long thin glass, add a few sprigs of fresh mint, stems down, fill with fine ice, add one jigger brandy; mix well with bar-spoon, trim with fruit and a few sprigs of mint. Serve with straws."

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV31.3%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • fine sugar dissolved0.25 tbsp
  • Brandy2 oz

Method

  1. Add fine sugar dissolved and brandy to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass