How To Make A Whiskey Smash

This 19th century citrus-inflected drink has made something of a comeback in recent years, riding the whiskey wave.

Whiskey Smash Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 ea Lemon muddled

Whiskey Smash Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in shaker tin .
  2. Add ice to small shaker tin.
  3. Shake vigorously, until tin is frosted over.
  4. Pour contents of shaker into chilled rocks glass
  5. Garnish with mint and enjoy.

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Yield: 1 Cocktail
Updated: 2018-05-29

Whiskey Smash

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