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Whiskey Smash Recipe

Whiskey smash

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One of my favorite whiskey cocktails is the Whiskey Smash, a classic drink that’s tangy and refreshing! Starring lemon juice and mint, it’s a citrusy spin on the Mint Julep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ounces whiskey
  • 1/4 lemon, sliced into 2 wedges
  • 5 large mint leaves
  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) simple syrup or maple syrup
  • Soda water, for serving
  • Crushed ice, for serving
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Instructions

  1. Place the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Muddle 4 to 5 times to extract flavor. Add the lemon wedges and muddle again.
  2. Add the whiskey and simple syrup and fill the shaker with ice. Shake until cold and strain into a glass. If desired, add a splash of soda water. Serve with crushed ice.
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Notes

For a pitcher of 8 drinks: Mix up a pitcher of 2 cups bourbon, 1 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 cup simple syrup. Stir in 3 handfuls ice. To keep the flavor mint forward, muddle a few leaves in each glass before straining in 4 ounces.

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