Ingredients

• 6 mint leaves, plus sprig for serving
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup
• 3 ounces Champagne or dry sparkling wine
• 1/2 ounce cognac
• 1 dash bitters (such as Angostura)
• Lemon twist (for serving)

Instructions

1. Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass. Add Champagne, cognac, and bitters. Fill glass partway with crushed ice and stir gently to combine. Mound more crushed ice on top and garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon twist.