The Jalisco Julep

A classic cocktail with a Mexican flair! Don Julio Añejo Tequila with Sour, Agave Syrup, Lime and fresh Mint that's served shaken on the rocks with a Salt Rim and topped with Soda - it's time for fiesta!
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:
1

Method

  • Preparation
    1. Salt rim a Rocks glass.
    2. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    3. Strain into an ice-filled, Salt-rimmed Rocks glass.
    4. 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.