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Bourbon Smash

The Bourbon Smash is a classic cocktail made with lemon and mint muddled together, shaken with bourbon and simple syrup, and served over ice.
Servings: 1
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Pouring a bourbon smash
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes

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.