Ingredients for Blackberry Julep
- Blackberries
- 1/2 cup brandy
- Cointreau Liqueur
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 ounces homemade blackberry liqueur (recipe #91061)
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- omitted - use simple syrup instead for sweetness and balance.
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How to Make Blackberry Julep
- Marinate 1 cup fresh blackberries in 1/2 cup brandy and 1/4 cup sugar for at least 3 hours (or preferably overnight) in the refrigerator.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces homemade blackberry liqueur (recipe #91061), 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, 3/4 ounce simple syrup, and 1/2 cup ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with 1 heaping tablespoon of the marinated blackberries and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately with a straw.
- Bonus: Use leftover marinated berries as a delicious topping for ice cream, yogurt, pound cake, or even pancakes!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
159g
Fat
0g
Carbs
18g