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The Candy Cane Julep is a festive variation of the classic Mint Julep because of the bubbles! I’ve substituted brandy and maple sugar for whiskey and sugar. Crushed ice is a Julep standard and also reduces the alcohol impact as the ice melts. This is really great for holiday and party times when the idea is a good time, rather than getting smashed. This recipe leans a little toward the sweeter side. Decrease the maple syrup to 1/4 ounce for a little less sweetness.
Candy Cane Julep – recipe by Cheri Loughlin
6 Mint Sprigs (approximately 12 to 15 leaves)
1/2 ounce Pure Maple Syrup – I used Target’s Archer Farms brand
3/4 ounce E&J Gallo XO Brandy
3 ounces Extra Dry Bubbly
Candy Cane or Mint Sprig
Place mint leaves in a cocktail shaker with ice. Add maple syrup and brandy. Shake hard to break up the mint. Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Top with Extra Dry Bubbly. Garnish with candy cane or mint sprig.
Candy Cane Julep
Notes
recipe created by Cheri Loughlin of The Intoxicologist for Barefoot Wine & Bubbly.
Ingredients
- 6 Mint Sprigs (approximately 12 to 15 leaves)
- 1/2 ounce Pure Maple Syrup – I used Target’s Archer Farms brand
- 3/4 ounce E&J Gallo XO Brandy
- 3 ounces Extra Dry Bubbly
- Candy Cane or Mint Sprig
Instructions
- Place mint leaves in a cocktail shaker with ice. Add maple syrup and brandy. Shake hard to break up the mint. Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Top with Extra Dry Bubbly. Garnish with candy cane or mint sprig.
This recipe was commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly as part of The Intoxicologist Corporate Mixology program. It is renamed Meet Me Under the MistleTOE on the Barefoot Wine & Bubbly site.
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