Modern Classic

Whiskey Smash

Name: Whiskey Smash
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon; 2 wedge Lemon; 15 ml Simple syrup; 6 leaves Mint leaves

Served in an old-fashioned glass

Ingredients

60 ml Bourbon
2 wedge Lemon
15 ml Simple syrup
6 leaves Mint leaves

Preparation

Muddle lemon and mint with syrup. Add bourbon and ice, shake and strain into a rocks glass over ice.

Garnish

Mint sprig

Origin story

The Whiskey Smash is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century, gaining popularity in the Southern United States. This cocktail exemplifies the use of fresh ingredients and the growing trend of muddling in cocktail preparation.