Champagne Julep Recipe

We love a good mint julep, but its a bit rough for day-drinking; its basically minty sweet bourbon, and it does pack a wallop. Enter the champagne julep, an easy-drinking classic thats just as minty-fresh as the original, but lighter and fresher thanks to the small share of cognac and the bubbly effervescence of a sparkling wine like champagne or prosecco. Its easiest to make with simple syrup, but you could also use a single sugar cube instead. Just be sure its thoroughly muddled.