A julep in December? Yes please.
Together with my friends at vineyardvines, we’re making a drink before we head to a holiday party. Who says a julep is only a spring cocktail, this one combines the traditional with some winter elements to make a fun, refreshing and seasonal variation on a classic.
We’re getting a little dressed up for this one too, so make sure to stay till the end to see how I can transform this casual/cozy combination to something that is a bit more elevated and easy to pull off.
Happy holidays! Cheers y’all.
#EDSFTG #vineyardvines
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WINTER JULEP
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2 oz | 60 ml Bourbon
½ oz | 15 ml Maple Grenadine
5 Dashes Cocoa Bitters
Fresh Sweet Mint (garnish)
Pomegranate Seeds
Powdered Sugar
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Instructions: In a Julep cup, add cocoa bitters, syrup and add crushed or pebble ice then stir to incorporate. Add more ice, then top with soda water until almost full. Top with amaro, then garnish with a few sprigs of fresh sweet mint and dust with powdered sugar. Add a julep straw. S...