The Jalisco Julep
A classic cocktail with a Mexican flair! Don Julio Anejo Tequila with Sour, Agave Syrup, Lime and Fresh Mint that's served shaken on the rocks with a Salt Rim and topped with Soda - it's time for fiesta!
Serves:
Ingredients
50ml Don Julio Anejo Tequila
25ml Sweet & Sour Mix
25ml Agave Syrup
10ml Lime Juice
5 Fresh Mint Leaves
70ml Club Soda
1 Mint Sprig (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Rocks Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Cocktail Shaker
1 Hawthorne Strainer
1 Tongs
method
Salt rim a Rocks Glass.
Shake all ingredients with Ice.
Strain into an Ice-filled, Salt-rimmed Rocks Glass.
Garnish with a Mint Sprig.
Alcohol content
15 g per serve
Interesting Facts
Long before the Julep, silver drinking cups were common in the southern US states. They were given as awards at competitions, weddings, christenings and even horseraces because they represented success. They weren't Julep cups, but rather plain silver tumblers or beakers.
History of the Drink
According to popular opinion, the Julep began in or around Persia and then made its way to Europe (some claim Southern France) where mint was replaced with rose petals. The Mint Julep as we know it today is thought to have crossed the Atlantic after Cognac was substituted by Peach Brandy and eventually Whisky.
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