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This past weekend was the Kentucky Derby, so your cocktails were likely flooded with mint juleps (along with all of the margaritas for Cinco de Mayo). Here’s a cocktail by Jordan Hughes that is refreshing and a bit tropical. Who can say no to bourbon, amaro, and some freshly slapped mint?Cheers y’all!
Ingredients
- 1½ oz · 45 mlbourbon (100-proof)
- ½ oz · 15 mlAmaro Montenegro
- ¾ oz · 22.5 mlfresh lime juice
- ½ oz · 15 mlcinnamon syrup
- Angostura bitters to float
Method
- 1
Add all ingredients to shaker tin.
- 2
Add a small amount of crushed ice and shake until chilled.
- 3
Dirty dump into glass.
- 4
Top with crushed or pebble ice.
- 5
Float bitters.
- 6
Garnish with mint bouquet.
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