Cocktail of the Week
Manilla Hotel Julep
02 November 2010
From the Manila Hotel in Luzon, Philippines, circa 1926. This is wonderful and unexpected classic cocktail. I have used the premium Jack Daniel's Single Barrel combined with Mount Gay Extra Old Rum - you have to taste this cocktail to understand the different levels of flavours working together. Robust and heady this drink has power, but isn't overwhelming. Give it a try soon, I know I will be.
INGREDIENTS:
45ml Jack Daniel's Single Barrel
15ml Mount Gay Extra Old Rum
1/2 tsp castor sugar
2 tbsp water
6 mint sprigs
METHOD:
In a tall chilled highball glass or julep cup dissolve sugar in water. Add mint, muddle gently. Fill with crushed ice. Add Jack Daniel's and Mount Gay Rum and stir.
GARNISH:
Mint sprig.
