Champagne Julep

Name: Champagne Julep
Ingredients: 4 -6 oz. chilled Champagne or other sparkling wine; 1/2 oz brandy (optional); 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1); 10 -12 fresh mint leaves

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Ingredients

4-6 oz. chilled Champagne or other sparkling wine
1/2 ozbrandy (optional)
1/2 ozsimple syrup (1:1)
10-12 fresh mint leaves

Preparation

1.
In a julep cup, lightly muddle the mint with the simple syrup. Fill the cup 3/4 full with crushed ice, then slowly add the brandy (if using) and chilled sparkling wine, lightly stirring to combine but taking care not to make the drink foam and spill. Add more crushed ice to fill the cup, top with more sparkling wine, then garnish.