Happy THIRST-day!

I am hoping to start a new trend of posting beverage recipes every THIRSTday. I may need help keeping this going, so if I miss a week, remind me!

In honor of my recent Tennessee football posts, here's a Tennessee cocktail to bring to your next tailgate: 

Tennessee Julep

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Ingredients

1 jigger Gentleman Jack Tennessee whiskey
1 jigger apricot schnapps
1 tsp powdered sugar
10-12 fresh mint leaves
crushed ice
water

Method

In a bowl cover mint with sugar. Add a few drops of water and muddle. Remove half of muddled mint and place in a silver julep glass. Top with crushed ice to half full. Add whiskey and schnapps, remaining muddle and top with crushed ice. Stir with a long spoon until frost appears on the outside of the glass. Rub lip of glass with lime and dress with fruit and mint.

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