Whiskey Smash

Our Whiskey Smash cocktail is an intensely bright, shaken variation of the classic Mint Julep with muddled lemons. To put it simply: citrus, mint, and bourbon.

Intermediate
3-5 minutes
Mix-it-up

ingredients and how to craft

WHAT YOU NEED

parts

2 Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
0.75 Simple syrup
1 half lemon, cut into quarters
6 mint leaves
Lemon wheel

How to craft

1. Muddle lemon, mint and simple syrup in a shaker without ice.

2. Add Basil Hayden® and ice, and shake to combine.

3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

4. Garnish with a mint sprig and lemon wheel.

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Complete your cocktail with

Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottle

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