Bourbon Smash Recipe
Lemon, Mint, Free Spirit Bourbon, Simple
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and a lemon wedge. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves and lemon wedge together to release the mint oils and lemon juice.
- 2
Add the Liquids
Pour in the Free Spirit Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled mint and lemon.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top.
- 4
Shake
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well combined and chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice or serve it neat if preferred. Garnish with additional mint leaves or a lemon slice if desired.