How to Make the Old Forester Mint Julep

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Old Forester Mint Julep

Susan

A very easy cocktail recipe for the Mint Julep from Old Forester Bourbon straight from the heart of Louisville, Kentucky!

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Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 111 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 oz Old Forester Classic 86 Proof
• 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
• 8-10 mint leaves
• 3 mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

 

• Pack mint julep cup with crushed ice.
• In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, syrup, and mint leaves.
• Lightly bruise mint leaves with a muddler.
• Strain contents into julep cup.
• Garnish with 3 generous sprigs of mint.

Notes

Make sure to slap mint.

Make sure to insert paper straw into ice near mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 37mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13g

Keyword Old Forester Mint Julep

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