Champagne Julep

• 1 sugar cube
• 2 sprigs of fresh mint
• 2 cubes clear ice
• champagne or sparkling wine
• splash Bourbon (optional)
• fresh fruit slices, optional garnish

1. Place one sugar cube and two sprigs of fresh mint into a chilled highball or julep glass.
2. Add two cubes of clear ice and slowly pour in well-chilled champagne or sparkling wine, stirring constantly.
3. A splash of bourbon is optional.
4. Garnish with slices of fresh fruit, if desired.

sugar, mint, clear ice, sparkling wine, bourbon, fresh fruit slices

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/champagne-julep-462948 (may not work)