Bourbon Smash

A bright bourbon drink with lemon, mint, and simple syrup that feels like a porch-friendly whiskey sour.

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A classic Bourbon Smash cocktail served over crushed ice in a lowball glass, packed with muddled lemon wedges and rich amber whiskey, crowned with a large sprig of fresh mint.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Rocks glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve over fresh ice
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon Use a bourbon you like in mixed drinks.
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Adds tart citrus.
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup Balances the lemon.
  • 6–8 leaves Mint Adds the fresh smash flavor.

How to make it

  1. Add mint, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker.
  2. Gently press the mint to release aroma.
  3. Add bourbon and ice.
  4. Shake briefly.
  5. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

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