Southern Belle Mint Julep

This refreshing cocktail, the Antebellum Mint Julep, takes inspiration from the pre-Civil War era in the South when French cognac was the favored spirit in a mint julep. Its combination of mint, sugar, and cognac creates a smooth and invigorating taste that harkens back to a bygone era of Southern elegance.

Southern Belle Mint Julep

A classic and elegant cocktail, the Antebellum Mint Julep combines mint leaves, superfine sugar, and cognac to create a refreshing and sophisticated drink that pays homage to the pre-Civil War South.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
  • 6 mint leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
  • 2 ounces cognac
  • Crushed ice
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. In a highball glass or silver julep cup, stir together the superfine sugar and water until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the mint leaves and gently crush them with a spoon to release their aroma and flavor.
  3. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  4. Pour the cognac over the ice and stir until chilled for about 15 seconds.
  5. Add more crushed ice to fill the glass.
  6. Garnish with mint sprigs and add two straws for a traditional presentation.