The Bluegrass Rita Recipe
We start with Old Forester signature bourbon, blue curacao liqueur, fresh fruit and our scratch made margarita mix.
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Ingredients
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Liquors
Margarita Mix
Fresh Fruit Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Margarita Mix
In a small bowl, combine the fresh lime juice, agave syrup, simple syrup, and water. Stir well until fully integrated.
- 2
Prepare the Glass
Take a rocks glass and rim it with salt (optional). Fill the glass with ice.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the Old Forester bourbon, blue curacao liqueur, and the prepared margarita mix. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and properly mix the ingredients.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Fresh Fruit
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge, an orange slice, and a few fresh blueberries on top for a beautiful presentation.