Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCarmel's Kitchen & BarSouthern Smash Recipe

Southern Smash Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Black tea infused Maker’s Mark, mint syrup, lemon juice, fresh brewed iced tea

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Ingredients

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Beverage Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Brew the Tea

    Brew black tea according to package instructions and let it cool to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mint Syrup

    If you don’t have mint syrup, you can make it by combining equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, adding fresh mint leaves, and heating until the sugar dissolves. Strain and let cool.

  3. 3

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a shaker, combine Maker’s Mark Bourbon, brewed black tea, mint syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Add ice cubes to the shaker.

  4. 4

    Shake and Strain

    Shake well until chilled, then strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

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