Apricot Julep
A sweet and fruity whiskey cocktail ∙ Muddle; Shake; Churn ∙ 4 min ∙ 24.1% ABV ∙
The Apricot Julep shakes bourbon with apricot brandy liqueur, fresh mint, and muddled apricot, then churns it over crushed ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, muddle: Apricot 1/2 pc
- Add the remaining ingredients: Fresh mint leaves 12 pcsBourbon 45 mlApricot brandy liqueur 20 ml
- Shake with ice and fine strain into cup half filled with crushed ice
- Churn the drink with the crushed ice using a bar spoon
- Top up with more crushed ice and churn again
- Garnish with a mint sprig
Tips
- Muddle only the apricot half in the shaker base; add the mint with the spirits so the shake bruises it without shredding.
History
The Apricot Julep is a fruit variation on the Mint Julep. It keeps the mint and bourbon but muddles fresh or tinned apricot into the drink and sweetens it with apricot brandy liqueur in place of sugar.
The Mint Julep, a sweetened spirit with mint, traces to colonial Virginia; bourbon gradually replaced the early rum and brandy, and Churchill Downs has formally promoted it as the Kentucky Derby drink since 1938.
FAQ
What is in an Apricot Julep?
Bourbon, apricot brandy liqueur, half an apricot (fresh or tinned), and fresh mint leaves, garnished with a mint sprig.
Is an Apricot Julep shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The apricot is muddled in the shaker, shaken with the mint and spirits, fine-strained over crushed ice, and churned.
What glass is an Apricot Julep served in?
A julep glass, filled with crushed ice and garnished with a mint sprig.
