Bourbon Barrel-Aged Whiskey Smash

Name: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Whiskey Smash
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon whiskey; 5 leaves fresh mint leaves; 0.75 oz maple syrup; 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice; 1 small sprig mint sprig

A sophisticated whiskey smash featuring barrel-aged bourbon and fresh mint for a balanced, complex profile.

Cuisine: Cocktails

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 8 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz bourbon whiskey
5 leaves fresh mint leaves
0.75 oz maple syrup
0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
1 small sprig mint sprig

Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle mint leaves with maple syrup until fragrant (about 5 seconds).
Step 2: Add bourbon, lemon juice, and ice filled to the brim.
Step 3: Stir slowly for 30 seconds to chill and integrate flavors, then double-strain into a chilled old fashioned glass filled with a single large ice cube.
Step 4: Garnish with a small mint sprig placed vertically on the ice and a lemon twist expressed over the drink.