Minted Ember Recipe
Old Forester, lemon, simple, pineapple, mint leaves
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Ingredients
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Liquor
Citrus
Sweetener
Fruit
Herbs
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mint
Take 10 fresh mint leaves and gently muddle them in a cocktail shaker to release their essential oils.
- 2
Add Liquids
To the shaker with the muddled mint, add 2 oz of Old Forester bourbon, 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 2 oz of pineapple juice.
Mixing
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Serving
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice, ensuring that the mint leaves remain in the shaker.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a sprig of fresh mint for an aromatic touch.
