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Brandy Smash
Cognac muddled with mint and sugar over crushed ice — a julep's shorter, brighter cousin. Jerry Thomas called the smash a julep for people in a hurry.
Servings
Served inRocks
MethodBuilt
Ingredients
- Cognac2 ounces
- Simple Syrup½ ounce
- Mint Leaves8 each
- Mint Sprig1 each
Notes
A 19th-century classic from Jerry Thomas's 1862 guide. Works with any base, but brandy is the original and the best.