Description
The Minted Whiskey Smash is a refreshing, herbaceous cocktail that blends the bold warmth of whiskey with bright lemon juice and cooling mint. Think of it as a rustic cousin of the Mint Julep — simple, invigorating, and perfect over ice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- Ice (crushed or cubed)
- Lemon wedge or peel, for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle Mint: In a shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup to release oils — avoid over-bruising.
- Add Whiskey & Ice: Pour in the whiskey and fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
- Serve: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish: Top with a sprig of mint and a lemon wedge or peel. Serve chilled.
Notes
For a bolder twist, try rye whiskey or add a dash of bitters. To batch for a group, prep the lemon-mint syrup in advance and stir with whiskey and ice when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail, Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Classic American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: whiskey smash, mint cocktail, bourbon lemon drink, summer whiskey cocktail, easy whiskey recipe