Whiskey Smash
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Bourbon whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 20 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh mint leaves — 6-8
Method
- Muddle the mint gently with the simple syrup and lemon juice.
- Add the bourbon and ice, and shake until well chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Description: A muddled, citrus-forward bourbon drink that splits the difference between a Whiskey Sour and a Mint Julep.
Cultural Background: Popularised in its modern form by bartender Dale DeGroff in the early 2000s, though "smashes" as a drink category date to the mid-1800s.
Tips: Muddle the mint gently — over-muddling releases bitter chlorophyll from the leaves.
Variations: Add muddled fresh peach or berries in summer for a fruitier twist.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over crushed or cracked ice for the coldest, most refreshing result.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: How is this different from a Mint Julep?
A: The Smash adds lemon juice, making it brighter and more citrus-driven than the purely spirit-and-mint Julep.
- Bourbon whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 20 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh mint leaves — 6-8
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