If you’re craving a fresh twist on a Mojito, this Bourbon Smash is a must-try. It delivers the same bright citrusy flavor but with the smooth, rich depth of bourbon instead of white rum.
A Bourbon Smash is a refreshing cocktail that perfectly balances the bold richness of bourbon with bright citrus and fresh mint. Muddling lemon wedges and mint leaves releases their essential oils, enhancing the drink with vibrant flavor and aroma. The result is a smooth, slightly sweet, and invigorating cocktail that’s both classic and versatile.
Cocktail Recipes
What are other names for this?
- Whiskey Smash
- Kentucky Smash
- Gold Rush Smash- when you substitute the regular simple syrup for honey simple syrup.
How do I serve this?
It's best served over crusted ice.
RECIPE FAQs-
- What is the benefit of using a cocktail shaker?
- The benefit of using a cocktail shaker is that it allows you to mix the drink and completely chill the beverage thoroughly.
- What kind of ice should I pour the drink over?
- You can use any kind of ice to pour your drink over. However, you should pick your ice based on how quickly you would like your drink to become diluted. If you like your drinks on the lighter side, crushed ice may be a good choice, but if you like for your drink to stay strong and stout for longer, an ice ball would be a better pick.
- Can I make the Bourbon Smash non-alcoholic?
- If you would like to make your Bourbon Smash non-alcoholic, you can substitute the bourbon with non-alcoholic whiskey. Just add a little more lemon and mint, and you will have a refreshing mocktail.
- Can I make a large batch of the Bourbon Smash ahead of time?
- You can make a large batch of Bourbon Smash ahead of time, adjust the ingredients to the number of servings you wish to have on hand, and wait to add the ice until time to serve.
What are substitutions that I can make?
Lemon – you can use other fruits like pineapple or blackberries.
Bourbon—Though bourbon gives the drink a smooth, slightly sweet taste, you can use other whiskeys, like Tennessee whiskey or rye.
Simple syrup – here, you can make your own or use store-bought, whichever you prefer.
How should I store my cocktail?
- Bourbon Smash should be stored in a sealed glass jar for up to a month.
Bourbon Smash Ingredients
- Lemon
- Mint leaves
- Bourbon
- Simple syrup
- Ice
How to make a Bourbon Smash?
Add your lemons and mint to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the two together until the lemons start to soften, about 6-8 times.
Pour in the bourbon and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and top with the lid. Shake until the cocktail is well chilled.
Fill a lowball glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
Garnish with extra mint leaves and enjoy.
Bourbon Smash
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Lowball glass
Ingredients
- 1/2 lemon cut into quarters
- 6-8 mint leaves
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz simple syrup
Instructions
- Add your lemons and mint to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the two together until the lemons start to soften, about 6-8 times.
- Pour in the bourbon and simple syrup. Fill the shakerwith ice and cover it with the lid. Shake until the cocktail is well chilled.
- Fill a lowball glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish with extra mint leaves and enjoy.
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Can’t wait to try a Bourbon Smash! Sounds like the perfect refreshing combo.
It is such a perfect refreshing drink. I hope you enjoy it.
This is right up my alley! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Im so glad! I hope you enjoy it!
This was a wonderful twist on a Mojito, and my husband loves bourbon. Muddling really brought out the flavors and aroma. It was a hit for our BBQ getting together!
Yay im glad you guys enjoyed it!
Wow, this was SO good and very refreshing. Perfect flavor. Thank you.
Thats a refreshing drink, I would love to enjoy them on a friday evening, thanks for sharing this recipe!