Napoleon Julep

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Contributed by Nicholas Bennett, Porchlight

Appears in 15 Collections

Appears in 15 Collections

About The Napoleon Julep Cocktail

Napoleon Julep

This cocktail was created by Nicholas Bennett at Porchlight for Cognac Classics Week, presented by Liquor.com and Hennessy VSOP Privilège.

Ingredients in The Napoleon Julep Cocktail

2 oz

Hennessy VSOP cognac

¹⁄₂ oz

St-Germain

¹⁄₄ oz

Green tea syrup*

2 dashes

Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters

Garnish:

Mint sprig, lemon zest

Glass:

Julep or double old fashioned

How to make The Napoleon Julep Cocktail

Add all of the ingredients to a Julep cup or double Old Fashioned glass.

Fill halfway with crushed or pebble ice, then swizzle to chill.

Pack the glass with more ice, forming a mound at the top.

Garnish with the mint and finely grated lemon zest over the surface of the drink.

Other Information

*Green tea syrup: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add 4 green tea bags, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, discard the tea bags, and stir in 2 cups of sugar until it dissolves. Let the syrup cool; it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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