Whiskey · Smash · Citrusy
Whiskey Smash Recipe
An Old Fashioned that decided to wake up — muddled mint, fresh lemon, same whiskey backbone.
- Prep Time
- 1.5 min
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Strength
- Balanced
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Last updated September 20, 2026
About the Whiskey Smash
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.
Ingredients
- Whiskey2 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 whiskey, 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.
Glass & Garnish
Rocks glass, over crushed ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and a bouquet of mint sprigs.
Notes
Muddle gently — over-muddled mint turns bitter. Rye instead of bourbon gives a spicier edge. Pairs well with grilled food.
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