Raspberry Julep Cocktail

Tequila
Author: Yash Lakhan
A glass with a pink beverage garnished with blueberries, raspberries, and fresh mint leaves sits on a wooden table in sunlight.

The Raspberry Julep cocktail is a vibrant, fruit-forward take on the classic mint julep, replacing traditional whisky with aged tequila and infusing it with the brilliant flavours of fresh raspberries. It is a wonderful choice for individuals who prefer the classic flavour of a julep but desire a fruitier, agave-based spirit profile over an oaky whisky base.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Anejo tequila
    30ml
  • Fresh raspberries plus extra for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves plus sprig for garnish
  • Simple syrup
    15ml
  • Ice cubes
    For shaking
  • Crushed ice
    For serving

Method

  1. Step 1

    In a cocktail shaker, muddle some fresh raspberries, mint leaves along with simple syrup.

  2. Step 2

    Pour the tequila into the shaker and fill it about two-thirds full with regular ice cubes.

  3. Step 3

    Secure the top tightly and shake rapidly for 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is completely frosted on the outside.

  4. Step 4

    Fill a chilled julep cup or rocks glass with crushed ice and double-strain the drink. Garnish with a few raspberries and a fresh mint sprig; serve immediately.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Replace half of the simple syrup with mild agave nectar to naturally complement the spirit’s agave base and provide a slightly different, sophisticated depth of sweetness.

  • After pouring the drink, softly dust the surface of the beverage using a tiny amount of raspberry powder (dehydrated and crushed raspberries) to enhance the fruity aroma.

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