Tequila Julep

2 oz Añejo tequila
1 t Agave syrup
10 lf Mint
1 spl Triple sec, Cointreau
Instructions

Gently muddle the mint and agave syrup in bottom of mixing glass. Add tequila and strain into julep chalice filled with crushed ice. Stir until outside of glass is frosty. Top with more ice (if necessary). Drizzle Cointreau over the top and garnish with sprigs of mint. Sip with two short straws.

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Reference

"The Land of Forgotten Cocktails," The Bollard (http://thebollard.com/2009/05/09/the-land-of-forgotten-cocktails-14/)

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  • 7/4/18: Just made a standard mint julep with anejo tequila, without the Cointreau. Surprisingly good.
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