Summer Smash

The Summer Smash is a delightful and refreshing cocktail, perfect for warm summer evenings. This classic drink combines the smoothness of whiskey with the bright, chilling flavors of lemon and mint. The name "smash" derives from the way the ice muddles the mint in the cocktail shaker, adding an extra level of freshness to the drink. Historically popular, the whiskey smash is making a comeback as a go-to summer libation.

Summer Smash

A refreshing and classic whiskey cocktail with the cool flavors of lemon and mint.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz whiskey
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 2 lemon slices
  • 2 sprigs mint

Instructions

  1. Cut a lemon slice in half and place it in a cocktail shaker along with one sprig of mint, simple syrup, and whiskey.
  2. Add a generous amount of ice to the shaker and vigorously shake for around 20 seconds.
  3. Fill an old fashioned glass with ice and strain the drink into the glass.
  4. Garnish with the remaining lemon slice and mint. Enjoy!