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Whiskey Smash
Variant
Whiskey, lemon, sugar, mint. A muddled summer drink — the Mint Julep's brighter cousin. Dale DeGroff popularized the modern version.
Servings
Served inRocks
MethodShaken
Ingredients
- Bourbon Whiskey2 ounces
- Lemon Wedges4 each
- Simple Syrup½ ounce
- Fresh Mint Leaves8 each
- Mint Sprig1 each
Directions
Muddle lemon wedges, mint leaves, and simple syrup in a shaker. Add whiskey and ice. Shake hard. Double-strain over crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Notes
Lemon wedges (not juice) and mint leaves together — muddle them. Lemon skin contributes oil pure juice can't.