Origin:
Dating from the 1860s, the first version of the Whiskey Smash was probably invented by the father of American Mixology, Jerry Thomas, the first person to publish a cocktail book with recipes. A more modern version – and the drink we know and love today – was created by Dale “King of Cocktails” DeGroff in the Rainbow Room, New York.
Taste:
Minty, citrus, and refreshing; if you like mojitos, you’ll love the Whiskey Smash.
When to drink it:
Kicking back at a beach bar or hanging with friends on a night out, it’s a quick drink for any social occasion.
Ingredients:
Bourbon 6cl
A handful of fresh mint leaves
Half a lemon cut into wedges
Simple syrup 1 tablespoon
Ice
How to make it:
- Muddle the lemons in a mixing glass along with the syrup and add some mint leaves afterward.
- Next, add the bourbon and ice.
- Shake it up!
- Strain it into the glass to get rid of the lemon pips and mint leaves.
- Serve with a garnish of mint leaves over crushed ice, in a tumbler.
- Pop in a straw and enjoy.