Whiskey Smash Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing whiskey smash cocktail blends the boldness of bourbon with citrusy lemon and a touch of sweetness from simple syrup. Fresh mint leaves enhance the flavor, making it a well-balanced and invigorating drink.
Ingredients
- 3 lemon wedges
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- Mint leaves
- Garnish: Lemon slice, mint leaves
Variations
Coco Lime Smash
- Swap lemon wedges for lime wedges.
- Add 1 ounce of coconut water.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Strawberry Basil Smash
- Replace lemon wedges with strawberries and mint leaves with basil.
- Garnish with strawberry slices and basil leaves.
Mango Tea Smash
- Prepare a concentrated mango tea and chill it.
- Add 2 ounces of tea and 1 ounce of mango juice to the classic recipe in a tall glass.
- Top with soda water.
Cranberry Orange Smash
- Mix in ½ ounce each of cranberry juice and orange juice.
- Prepare the drink as usual and garnish with cranberries and an orange slice.
Apple Cinnamon Smash
- Add 1 ounce of hard apple cider and ½ ounce of cinnamon syrup.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Pineapple Smash
- Substitute limes for lemons.
- Add ¾ ounce of pineapple juice.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice.
Berry Smash
- Muddle strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries in the shaker before adding lemons.
- Continue with the classic preparation.
Instructions
- Muddle the lemon wedges in the bottom of a cocktail shaker to release their juices.
- Add bourbon, simple syrup, mint leaves, and ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain into a short glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and mint leaves before serving.
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