How to Make the Old Forester Mint Julep

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Old Forester Mint Julep

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Notes

Make sure to slap mint.

Make sure to insert paper straw into ice near mint.

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