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Ingredients
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Bourbon Smash Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Muddle Mint
In a cocktail shaker, add 10 fresh mint leaves and the simple syrup. Muddle gently to release the mint oils without tearing the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Bourbon and Lemon Juice
Pour in 2 oz of bourbon and 1 oz of fresh lemon juice into the shaker with the muddled mint.
- 3
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
- 4
Strain into Glass
Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for an aromatic finish.