Raspberry Julep is a fruit-accented bourbon julep with raspberry syrup replacing plain sugar. Mint should be handled gently so it stays aromatic rather than bitter.
Gently muddle mint leaves with raspberry syrup in a julep cup. Add bourbon and crushed ice, then stir until the cup is cold. Top with more crushed ice and serve with the mint already in the drink as the only garnish-like element.
Serve in a julep cup with crushed ice and visible mint. Do not add extra berries or additional garnish.
Pair it with barbecue pork, fried chicken, pecan desserts, peach cobbler, or salty nuts.
This is a modern fruit variation on the Mint Julep, keeping the bourbon, mint, and crushed-ice structure while adding raspberry sweetness.
Best for warm-weather bourbon service, garden parties, and julep variations.
Bourbon brings oak and vanilla, raspberry syrup adds red-fruit sweetness and color, and mint gives cooling herbal lift.
Southern-inspired, fruity, aromatic, and refreshing.
Use blackberry syrup for a darker berry profile or add a little lemon juice for a tarter julep.
20%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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