Whiskey Smash
Bourbon with muddled lemon and mint. A julep with citrus.
Muddled · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- ½ Lemon, cut into wedges
- 22.5 ml Sugar syrup
- 8 leaves Mint leaves
- 60 ml Bourbon
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Add ½ lemon, cut into wedges
- Pour 22.5 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Add 8 mint leaves
- Muddle gently
- Add ice
- Pour 60 ml bourbon into the glass
- Churn
- Garnish
About the Whiskey 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.
Whiskey Smash FAQ
What's in a Whiskey Smash?
½ lemon, cut into wedges, 22.5 ml sugar syrup, 8 leaves mint leaves, 60 ml bourbon, garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Whiskey Smash?
About 21% 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 Whiskey Smash?
Neither. Muddle the fresh ingredients in the glass, add crushed ice and churn with a spoon.
What glass do you serve a Whiskey Smash in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
