Bourbon Smash

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A smoky, herbaceous twist on the classic bourbon cocktail, balanced with sweet and spicy notes. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh mint leaves, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup until fragrant. Add 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
  2. Step 2: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until frost forms on the tin.
  3. Step 3: Double-strain into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes. Garnish with a mint sprig and a thin lemon wheel on the rim.

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