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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
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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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