We’re falling head-over-heels in love with this fresh take on a Champagne Julep, from bartender Jared Schubert at The Monkey Wrench in Louisville, Kentucky – it’s our new favorite springtime sipper.
The star here is applejack, an apple brandy native to New Jersey (hence the name). Calvados and other dry apple brandies are great, too.
Fresh lemon syrup (see the ingredient page for a DIY recipe) is something we love to see in a recipe – all the sunny brightness of fresh citrus, none of the hassle of juicing a lemon. It’s perfectly paired with rosé wine; Schubert recommends a dry one. American rosés tend to be sweet, so look for one from France or New Zealand.
