(19 votes, average: 4.42 out of 5)Description
This whiskey smash is a classic cocktail that’s tangy and refreshing, featuring lemon juice and mint — it’s like a citrus spin on the mint julep.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) 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
Instructions
- Place the lemon wedges and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Muddle 4 to 5 times to extract flavor. (Here’s more on How to Muddle Mint.)
- Add the whiskey and maple 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.
- Category: Drink
- Method: Muddled
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Whiskey Smash, Smash Recipe, Whiskey Smash