Raspberry Julep
Mint and raspberry syrup muddled softly, then bourbon stirred through crushed ice. The julep with a berry-red streak.
21.5% ABVStrongCocktails
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Raspberry Syrup½ oz
- Bourbon2 oz
- Mint(optional)8
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Raspberry Julep close to the original.
Instead of Raspberry Syrup
- Grenadine— pomegranate-red, similar sweetness
Instead of Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey— spicier, drier
- Tennessee Whiskey— close cousin, a bit mellower
Instructions
Softly muddle the mint leaves and raspberry syrup in the bottom of the cup.
Add crushed ice and Bourbon to the cup and then stir.
Top with more ice.
Garnish with a mint sprig.
Pairs well with
Raspberry syrup sweetens the julep's mint for berry-Southern snacking:
- Raspberry thumbprints
- Country ham biscuits
- Candied pecans
- Lemon bars
Similar taste
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