What ingredients are in a Raspberry Julep?

2 oz Bourbon, 1/2 oz Raspberry syrup, 8 Mint

What glass do you use for a Raspberry Julep?

A Raspberry Julep is traditionally served in a Cordial glass.

How strong is a Raspberry Julep?

A Raspberry Julep has an estimated ABV of 5,94%.

How many calories are in a Raspberry Julep?

A Raspberry Julep contains approximately 283 calories per serving.

Raspberry Julep

Glas Cordial glass

Schwierigkeitsgrad Easy

Kalorien ~283 kcal

ABV 5,94%

Zutaten

Bourbon 2 oz
Raspberry syrup 1/2 oz
Mint 8

Anweisungen

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.

Fruity Herbal

Raspberry Julep is a fruity variation on the classic Mint Julep, substituting raspberry syrup for sugar and muddling mint leaves with the syrup before adding bourbon and crushed ice. The raspberry syrup adds a sweet berry dimension that complements the bourbon's caramel depth, while the mint's herbal freshness remains a structural element of the drink. It is a modern craft take on America's most famous whiskey cocktail.

History & Origins

Raspberry Julep emerged from the broader movement of Mint Julep variations that developed in American craft cocktail culture during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, as bartenders explored fruit-sweetener substitutions for the traditional sugar syrup in the classic template. The raspberry variation is a natural complement to bourbon given the spirit's affinity for fruit flavours, and the combination appears in numerous cocktail books and bar menus from the 1990s onward. No specific creator is credited.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh muddled mint and sweet raspberry with warm bourbon caramel and vanilla beneath. Palate: A harmonious blend of cool mint and sweet berry from the raspberry syrup against the warmth and caramel depth of the bourbon; the combination is simultaneously refreshing and spirit-forward. Finish: Clean and warming with a lingering bourbon warmth, mint, and berry sweetness.

mint berry bourbon sweet herbal

Pro Tip

Muddle the mint with the raspberry syrup before adding any ice so the syrup absorbs the mint oils without the cold temperature of the ice inhibiting the extraction of the aromatic compounds.

Verwendete Techniken

Muddling

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