The Jalisco Julep
Ingredients
1.75oz
Don Julio Anejo Tequila
0.75oz
Sweet and Sour Mix
0.75oz
Agave Syrup
0.25oz
Lime Juice
5
Fresh Mint Leaves
2.5oz
Club Soda
1
Mint Sprig (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Rocks Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Cocktail Shaker
1
Hawthorne Strainer
1
Tongs
Serves:
Method
Preparation
- Salt rim a Rocks glass.
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into an ice-filled, Salt-rimmed Rocks glass.
- Garnish with a Mint sprig.
Alcohol Content
Alcohol content:
15g per serve
Interesting facts
Long before the Julep, silver drinking cups were common in the southern US states. They were given as awards at competitions, weddings, christenings and even horseraces because they represented success. They weren't Julep cups, but rather plain silver tumblers or beakers.
History of the drink
According to popular opinion, the Julep began in or around Persia and then made its way to Europe (some claim Southern France) where mint was replaced with rose petals. The Mint Julep as we know it today is thought to have crossed the Atlantic after Cognac was substituted by Peach Brandy and eventually Whisky.
