The Champagne Julep lightens the julep template with sparkling wine while keeping mint, sugar, crushed ice, and a small brandy base. It is colder, brighter, and more celebratory than a full-strength whiskey julep.
Add sugar syrup and mint to a julep cup. Press the mint gently, then add brandy and crushed ice. Stir briefly to chill the base. Top with Champagne and add more crushed ice if needed. Finish with the mint sprig as the garnish and serve while lively.
Served in a Julep Cup with crushed ice, visible sparkle at the surface, and a mint garnish above the ice dome.
Pairs with oysters, fried appetizers, smoked salmon, soft cheeses, brunch dishes, and salty aperitif snacks.
Sparkling juleps grew from the historic julep family, adapting the mint-sugar-ice format for lighter celebratory service with Champagne.
Best for brunch, garden parties, aperitif service, summer celebrations, and lighter Derby-style drinking.
Champagne brings acidity and bubbles, brandy adds depth, sugar softens the edges, and mint gives a cooling aromatic finish.
Festive, icy, and elegant, with the feel of a julep but the lift of a sparkling drink.
Use less brandy for an even lighter version or increase it slightly when a stronger classic-style julep is desired.
13%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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Champagne Julep sits around 13% ABV. Use these routes to compare drinks with a similar drinking weight, then narrow them by style, method or glass.
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