February 10, 2017

Sparkling Julep Cocktail

This sparkling julep was an easy cocktail to make, you just need the ingredients on hand and a good champagne or prosecco.

This sparkling julep was an easy cocktail to make, you just need the ingredients on hand and a good champagne or prosecco.
One of my favourite things to do is test out cocktails. Curtis and I enjoy drinking cocktails and experimenting at home. Curtis is a nut and loves to make bitters, syrups, infused liquors and more. So I’m ok with that and enjoy tasting his creations. Recently we made a sparkling julep with pinot noir.
This sparkling julep was an easy cocktail to make, you just need the ingredients on hand and a good champagne or prosecco.This might sound strange but it’s freakin’ delicious! Generally a julep is made with cognac, but we didn’t have any on hand so we used Haywire Pinot Noir instead. I prefer that more than the cognac. It was delightfully fruity, actually too good, the kinda good you end up drinking 2 or 3 before feeling it.
This sparkling julep was an easy cocktail to make, you just need the ingredients on hand and a good champagne or prosecco.I’m also a sucker for a cocktail in crushed ice. It’s not just the flavour profile but brings me back to being on vacation if I’m not. Anyone else?
This sparkling julep was an easy cocktail to make, you just need the ingredients on hand and a good champagne or prosecco.This sparkling julep was an easy cocktail to make, you just need the ingredients on hand and a good champagne or prosecco. Again we had prosecco on hand, not champagne. I prefer prosecco, it’s easier to drink for me. Anyone else feel that way? Don’t get me wrong, I’ll drink champagne, but the Italian in me prefers the other.
This sparkling julep was an easy cocktail to make, you just need the ingredients on hand and a good champagne or prosecco.I hope you enjoy this sparkling julep cocktail! It’s really easy to make, I recommend drinking it whenever! Haha, seriously, drink it on any occasion. And don’t pay $14-$18 at a bar or restaurant, make it at home.

Sparkling Julep Cocktail

Makes 1

1. Muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup in a large goblet or julep cup.
2. Add the pinot noir, prosecco and bitters.
3. Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice. Stir gentle to combine ingredients.
4. Mound more crushed ice on top.
5. Garnish with lemon twist and mint leaves.
6. Enjoy!

This sparkling julep was an easy cocktail to make, you just need the ingredients on hand and a good champagne or prosecco.

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22 responses on "Sparkling Julep Cocktail"

  1. Ellie says:

    Oohhh this looks and sounds delicious! A fab refreshing drink for a Sunday evening in the summer!

    Ellie
    http://Www.scotchandstilettos.com

  2. Chelsea says:

    I love fruity drinks where you can’t taste the alcohol! This one looks so pretty since the pinot gives it a nicer color too, definitely trying this out!

    Chelsea
    Chow Down USA
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  3. Gina says:

    Great photos. This looks delicious and makes me long for warmer weather!

  4. Kait says:

    Umm…this looks amazing! I had a seriously rough day in the classroom and this is calling my name!

  5. I love cocktails too and this looks delicious!