Old Forester Mint Julep
For generations, Louisville insiders have enjoyed mint juleps made with Louisville's hometown Bourbon™ – Old Forester. Each year, almost 120,000 Old Forester Mint Juleps are served over the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. This is a feat that requires over 10,000 bottles of Old Forester Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail, 1,000 pounds of freshly harvested mint, and 60,000 pounds of ice. Named the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby, this Julep is fresh and perfect for race day.
Ingredients:
Sprigs of fresh mint
Crushed ice
Old Forester Mint Julep
Silver Julep cups
Mixing Instructions:
Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding Old Forester Mint Julep. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Skill: Intermediate
Method: Stirring
Glass: Julep
Occasion: Derby, Steeplechase, apertif, brunch, casual gathering