Bourbon Smash (Classic Recipe and Variations)

Crystal whiskey glass with bourbon smash garnished with a sprig of mint is shown on a silver tray.

Bourbon Smash (Classic Recipe and Variations)

How to make classic bourbon smash. Also learn how to prepare popular variations featuring ingredients such as fresh peaches, blackberries, raspberries and maple syrup.

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Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 2

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 216kcal

Author: Milena Perrine

Ingredients

½ medium lemon quartered
5-6 fresh mint leaves
¾ ounce simple syrup
2 ounces bourbon
mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

In a shaker muddle the lemon wedge quarters to release the juice and essential oils.
Add the mint leaves, simple syrup and bourbon. Add a few ice cubes, close the lid of the shaker and shake vigorously to chill and bruise the mint leaves.*
Fill an old fashioned glass with crushed ice or a large single cube of ice. Pour the bourbon smash through a mesh strainer. Garnish with the sprig of mint.

Notes

You will also need:

cocktail shaker
muddler (or use the top end of a wooden spoon)
jigger or other measuring tool such as a standard shot glass
mesh strainer (or use the in-built strainer of the shaker, but double strain)
crushed ice (this classic cocktail is traditionally served that way) or a large ice block/sphere (for a trendy presentation)

*During shaking the mint leaves get sufficiently bruised by the ice cubes to become fragrant. However if you prefer a strongly mint flavored drink muddle them along with the lemon wedges.

To make blackberry bourbon smash muddle a few fresh blackberries along with the lemon wedges and proceed with the recipe. For other popular whiskey smash variations consult the body of the post.

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