Sparkling Julep Cocktail
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 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.
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. 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.
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
- 6 Mint Leaves
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 1/2 oz Pinot Noir (or any red wine)
- 3 oz Prosecco (or champagne)
- Dash of bitters
- Lemon Twist for garnish
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!
I’ve never tried a mint julep coctail before but this one looks amazing! And sparkling wine sounds so much better than cognac. I would love to try and make it at home.
xoxo,
Gabi
Thanks Gabi! It was, I’m not a big fan of cognac myself.
Omg this looks so yummy and refreshing. Your photography is amazing too!
Thanks Kumba!!
This looks so yummy! I’m definitely saving this to make soon.
Liz
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omg this cocktail looks so good and perfect for spring and summer coming up! thanks for sharing xo, sharon
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Omg, this cocktail looks SOOOO good!! I love cocktails and could use one tonight!!
xo Abby
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These photos are AMAZING! I can’t wait to try out this drink this summer. Keep up the great posts!
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Thanks Bailey! Hope you do 🙂
Oohhh this looks and sounds delicious! A fab refreshing drink for a Sunday evening in the summer!
Ellie
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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
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Great photos. This looks delicious and makes me long for warmer weather!
Umm…this looks amazing! I had a seriously rough day in the classroom and this is calling my name!
I love cocktails too and this looks delicious!
Wow! This cocktails looks amazingly refreshing and so cool to drink! I need on of these by tonight! Thanks for sharing!
I remember having a Mint Julep in NOLA. Its time to make my own. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks Lala, hope you enjoy it! NOLA is on my list!
This looks delicious and sounds like it would be light and refreshing as well as not too strong!
Thanks Alysa, you’re correct! Not strong at all.
This sounds so good and refreshing!! I will have to give it a try!
Yay! Thanks Lauren 🙂
I’ve never tried a julep cocktail before but this sounds delish!