Mixed Berry Julep
A berry and refreshing cocktail ∙ Muddle; Churn ∙ 4 min ∙ 19.5% ABV ∙
The Mixed Berry Julep muddles blackberries and raspberries, then churns them with mint, bourbon, cognac, and sugar syrup over crushed ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the glass, lightly muddle: Fresh blackberries 2 pcsFresh raspberries 3 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: Fresh mint leaves 12 pcsBourbon 30 mlCognac 30 mlSugar syrup 20 ml
- Into the glass, add crushed ice and churn with a bar spoon
- Top up the glass with more crushed ice and churn again
- Garnish with a blackberry and a mint sprig
Tips
- Muddle the blackberries and raspberries lightly; press too hard and the crushed seeds turn the drink bitter.
History
The Mixed Berry Julep is a modern twist on the Mint Julep, created by bartender Dré Masso in Colombia in 2009. It keeps the julep's mint and crushed-ice format but adds fresh blackberries and raspberries and splits the base between bourbon and cognac.
The Mint Julep it descends from grew out of an older medicinal "julep" tradition in the American South and became closely tied to Kentucky and, by 1938, to the Kentucky Derby.
FAQ
What makes a cocktail a julep?
Spirit, sugar and fresh mint served over crushed ice; the traditional julep spirit is bourbon. This one keeps that format but adds muddled blackberries and raspberries and splits the spirit between bourbon and cognac.
How do you make a blackberry julep?
Lightly muddle 2 blackberries and 3 raspberries in a Collins glass. Add 12 mint leaves, 30 ml bourbon, 30 ml cognac and 20 ml sugar syrup, then churn with crushed ice. Top with more crushed ice, churn again and garnish with a blackberry and a mint sprig.
What kind of bourbon is best for a julep?
A straightforward, mid-proof bourbon. The mint, berries and cognac already bring plenty of flavor, and a heavily oaked or very high-proof bourbon can bury the fruit and mint.
