Make the Prescription Julep for Kentucky Derby Day

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

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Electra Cocktail Club’s Prescription Julep (Palazzo)

Saturday is horse racing’s biggest day. Watch the Kentucky Derby in style by sipping on this variation of the mint julep. Electra Cocktail Club will be serving up five cocktails from Rosina’s secret julep menu, including the Prescription Julep made with cognac, perfect for race-day imbibing.

Ingredients

¼ ounce simple syrup

1½ ounces Michter’s rye

1 ounce Hennessy VSOP

Fresh mint

White sugar cube

Crushed ice

Garnish

Fresh mint

Powdered sugar

Directions

Press fresh mint against copper mug to release flavor and drop in a white sugar cube. Gently muddle sugar cube and mint. Mix other ingredients in tin and pour into copper mug. Top with crushed ice, mint and powdered sugar.

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