Whiskey Smash
The Whiskey Smash is a herbal, citrusy smash made with Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Mint Leaves. It is muddled and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 20% ABV.
- Method
- Muddled
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 20% ABV
- Family
- Julep & Smash
- Flavour
- Herbal & floral, citrus
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 60mlBourbon
- 22mlLemon Juice
- 15mlSimple Syrup
- 4 leavesMint Leaves
How to make it
- Muddle mint with lemon and syrup.
- Add bourbon and shake with ice.
- Strain into rocks glass.
Tip: Press gently when you muddle. Crushing herbs too hard releases bitter flavours.
About the Whiskey Smash
Jerry Thomas's 1862 bartender's guide describes the smash as 'a julep on a small plan', which is why it's served in a short glass.
Missing something?
- No Bourbon? Use Jim Beam Bourbon (Jim Beam is a bourbon)
- No Bourbon? Use Jack Daniels (Tennessee whiskey is made much like bourbon)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
All swaps for Bourbon, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup
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