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Whiskey Smash

Fun Fact 💡

The 'smash' is a category of cocktail, similar to the julep, defined by its muddled mint and crushed ice.

Base: Whiskey
Complexity: Medium
Flavor: Sour
Season: Summer
Ingredients 🍋
  • 2 oz (60 mL) Whiskey
  • 1 oz (30 mL) Simple Syrup
  • 4-6 Mint Leaves
  • Ice
Instructions 📜
  1. 1

    Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a shaker.

  2. 2

    Add whiskey and fill with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake until well-chilled.

  4. 4

    Double strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.