Whiskey Smash
The mint julep's brighter cousin, printed in Jerry Thomas's 1862 bartending bible. Bourbon, fresh lemon and slapped mint shaken over crushed ice — a Southern summer in a glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a Whiskey Smash?
A Whiskey Smash is made by shaken method in 5 step(s). 1) Add the lemon slices, mint leaves and simple syrup to a shaker; press gently with a bar spoon two or three times to release the oils — do not shred. 2) Pour in the bourbon, fill with ice and shake for 10 seconds. 3) Pack a rocks glass with crushed ice and double-strain the mix in. 4) Top up with crushed ice into a small hill, then garnish with a slapped mint sprig and lemon slices. 5) Serve with a short straw: nose the mint first, then sip. Full recipe on MixMyth (mixmyth.com).
What ingredients are in a Whiskey Smash?
A Whiskey Smash needs 7 ingredient(s): Bourbon Whiskey 60ml, Fresh Lemon Juice 20ml, Simple Syrup 15ml, Fresh Mint Leaves 6-8 slices, Lemon Slices (Garnish) 2 slices, Mint Sprig (Garnish) 1 sprig, Crushed Ice enough.
What does a Whiskey Smash taste like? How strong is it?
Flavor profile: Classic Balance, Citrus Fresh, Crisp, Herbal. Strength: 18-28% ABV.
What glass is a Whiskey Smash served in?
A Whiskey Smash is typically served in a rocks glass, prepared by the shaken method.
Ingredients
- Bourbon Whiskey60ml
- Fresh Lemon Juice20ml
- Simple Syrup15ml
- Fresh Mint Leaves6-8 slices
- Lemon Slices (Garnish)2 slices
- Mint Sprig (Garnish)1 sprig
- Crushed Iceenough
Steps
- Add the lemon slices, mint leaves and simple syrup to a shaker; press gently with a bar spoon two or three times to release the oils — do not shred.
- Pour in the bourbon, fill with ice and shake for 10 seconds.
- Pack a rocks glass with crushed ice and double-strain the mix in.
- Top up with crushed ice into a small hill, then garnish with a slapped mint sprig and lemon slices.
- Serve with a short straw: nose the mint first, then sip.
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