Raspberry Julep
The Raspberry Julep is a very strong whiskey spirit-forward cocktail, herbal and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a rocks glass.
- 2 min
- Rocks glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 79 out of 100
- Fruity
- 36 out of 100
- Herbal
- 96 out of 100
- Smoky
- 45 out of 100
- Boozy
- 88 out of 100
How to make a Raspberry Julep
To make a Raspberry Julep, build over ice in a rocks glass: 2 oz bourbon, ½ oz raspberry syrup and 8 mint leaves.
You'll need
- Bourbon2 oz
- Raspberry syrup½ oz
- Mint leaves8
Pairs well with: Raspberry syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add mint leaves and raspberry syrup to a rocks glass and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to release the oils and juice.
- 2
Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- 3
Pour in bourbon.
- 4
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Bourbon, raspberry syrup and mint leaves only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Raspberry Julep questions
What does a Raspberry Julep taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly herbal and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 27% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Raspberry Julep?
About 27% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Raspberry Julep and a Mint Julep?
Both use bourbon and mint leaves. The Raspberry Julep adds raspberry syrup, while the Mint Julep uses simple syrup. The Mint Julep is the stronger of the two.
What glass do you serve a Raspberry Julep in?
A rocks glass.