Cherry Mint Julep

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Level: Easy

Serves: 2

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Description

A unique twist on the traditional mint julep. Perfect cocktail for the Kentucky Derby!

Ingredients

  • 1-½ teaspoon Maraschino Cheery Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2-½ ounces, fluid Gin
  • 1 ounce, fluid Cherry Brandy
  • Maraschino Cherries, For Garnish
  • Lemon Wedge And Mint, For Garnish

Preparation

In a martini mixer filled halfway with ice, mix cherry juice, sugar, lemon, gin and cherry brandy, and shake well until sugar dissolves.

Strain mixture into a small whiskey glass filled halfway with ice. Garnish with cherries, lemon wedge and mint and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart.

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