Whiskey Smash Cocktail
A bright, minty bourbon classic muddled with lemon and lightly sweetened—crisp, refreshing, and easy to make in minutes.
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Small knife
- Cutting Board
- Ice scoop
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 3/4 oz lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 4-6 leaves fresh mint
- 2 wedges lemon for muddling
- crushed ice
- lemon wedge garnish
- mint sprig garnish
Instructions
- Add mint leaves and lemon wedges to a sturdy rocks glass and muddle gently to release oils and juice.
- Pour in bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir gently to chill and dilute.
- Top with more crushed ice if needed and garnish with a mint sprig and lemon wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
Muddle lightly to avoid bitterness from torn mint. Choose a smooth, not-too-smoky bourbon so the lemon and mint shine. Adjust sweetness with a touch more simple syrup or add extra lemon for brightness.