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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Let cool before using.
- 2
Juice the Lemon
Cut a fresh lemon in half and squeeze out the juice, measuring out 0.5 oz for the cocktail.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Tennessee Straight Whiskey, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice.
- 4
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a lemon wheel and freshly slapped mint leaves for an aromatic finish.