Brandy Smash
The Quirky Foodster Team
Rocks glass
Glass
Mint sprig
Garnish
Ingredients
- Cognac — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh mint leaves — 6-8
Method
- Muddle the mint gently with the syrup and lemon juice.
- Add the cognac and ice, and shake until well chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Description: A muddled, citrus-forward brandy drink following the same smash template as the Whiskey Smash.
Cultural Background: Smashes as a category date to the mid-1800s, applied across nearly every base spirit including brandy.
Tips: Muddle the mint gently — over-muddling releases bitter chlorophyll.
Variations: Add muddled fresh 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: Is this similar to a Mint Julep?
A: Related in spirit, but the Smash adds citrus juice, where a Julep is purely spirit, sugar and mint.
- Cognac — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh mint leaves — 6-8
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