Gin Smash
Gin muddled with lemon and mint over crushed ice.
Muddled · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 8 leaves Mint leaves
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- ½ Lemon, cut into wedges
- 60 ml Gin
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Add 8 mint leaves
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Add ½ lemon, cut into wedges
- Muddle gently
- Add ice
- Pour 60 ml gin into the glass
- Churn
- Garnish
About the Gin Smash
The julep and smash family. Juleps are among the oldest American drinks. Mint juleps were drunk in Virginia around 1800, and Jerry Thomas printed the smash in 1862 as a smaller julep. Fresh mint, crushed ice and a frosty cup are what make the style.
Gin Smash FAQ
What's in a Gin Smash?
8 leaves mint leaves, 15 ml sugar syrup, ½ lemon, cut into wedges, 60 ml gin, garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Gin Smash?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Gin Smash?
Neither. Muddle the fresh ingredients in the glass, add crushed ice and churn with a spoon.
What glass do you serve a Gin Smash in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
