Bourbon Lemon Smash
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A refreshing mix of bourbon, lemon juice, and mint, perfect for a sunny day.
History
The Bourbon Lemon Smash is a modern take on classic whiskey cocktails, popularized in the early 2000s with the craft cocktail movement's embrace of fresh ingredients and flavors.
Instructions
Step 1.
- In a shaker, muddle lemon wedges and mint leaves together to release their juices and oils.
Step 2.
- Add bourbon and simple syrup to the shaker.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Step 4.
- Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wedge.
Ingredients
2 oz Bourbon
1 Fresh Lemon — cut into wedges
0.5 oz Simple syrup (optional)
10 Fresh mint leaves
1 cup Ice (optional)
1 Mint Sprig (garnish)
1 Lemon wedge (garnish)
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