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By Olga Massov

This julep look is brimming with tropical flavors, acknowledgment to bright, sweet-tart pineapple juice, which softens the punch of bourbon. According to cocktail writer Adrienne Stillman, this drink, which hails from Colón, Panama, was archetypal recorded by Charles Baker successful his “South American Gentleman’s Companion.” If you similar a stronger drink, purpose connected the higher extremity of the suggested amounts of bourbon; if you similar your portion to beryllium sweeter, purpose for much elemental syrup.

Adapted from “Spirited” by Adrienne Stillman (Phaidon, 2020).

Ingredients

  • Ice, crushed oregon pebble style
  • 2 to 2 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1/2 ounce caller citrus juice
  • 1/2 to 1 spoon elemental syrup (see related recipe)
  • Fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (using 2 ounces bourbon and 1/2 spoon elemental syrup)

  • Calories

    182

  • Carbohydrates

    13 g

  • Sodium

    2 mg

  • Sugar

    12 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from “Spirited” by Adrienne Stillman (Phaidon, 2020).

Tested by Olga Massov.

Published May 1, 2022

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Updated March 17, 2026

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