Rum · Smash · Citrusy
Rum Smash Recipe
The Whiskey Smash template, rebuilt with rum's warmth instead.
- Prep Time
- 1.5 min
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Strength
- Balanced
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Last updated September 20, 2026
About the Rum Smash
Same mid-1800s Smash family as the Whiskey Smash on this site — no single credited inventor for the rum variant.
Ingredients
Servings
1
- Rum2 oz
- Fresh lemon juice¾ oz
- Simple syrup½ oz
- Mint leaves6–8, muddled
Method
- Add the mint leaves to the shaker.
- Muddle gently.
- Measure and pour the rum, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup into the shaker.
- Add a scoop of ice to the shaker.
- Shake for 15 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail over crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Glass & Garnish
Rocks glass, filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig, standard for the Smash family and matching the muddled mint in the shake.
Notes
Muddle gently to avoid bitterness. Pairs well with grilled or smoky food.
Tools Used
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