Whiskey
Whiskey Smash
An Old Fashioned that decided to wake up — muddled mint, fresh lemon, same whiskey backbone.
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Origin
Smashes are one of the oldest cocktail families on record, dating to at least the mid-1800s as a muddled, julep-adjacent style. The whiskey version owes a lot to Dale DeGroff's 2000s-era revival of the format at The Rainbow Room.
Flavour Profile
Good for a warm-weather whiskey drink, or anyone who finds an Old Fashioned too heavy. Bright citrus and mint lead, whiskey sits underneath. Not for someone chasing a purely spirit-forward sip.
Glass & Garnish
Rocks glass, crushed ice.
Ingredients
- Whiskey2 oz
- Fresh lemon juice0.75 oz
- Simple syrup0.5 oz
- Mint leaves6–8, muddled
Method
- Muddle mint gently.
- Add whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup with ice.
- Shake hard 10–12 seconds.
- Strain over crushed ice, garnish with mint.
Notes
Muddle gently — over-muddled mint turns bitter. Rye instead of bourbon gives a spicier edge. Pairs well with grilled food.
Tools Used
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