Kentucky Bourbon Mint Smash

Name: Kentucky Bourbon Mint Smash
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 oz Kentucky bourbon; 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice; 1/4 oz simple syrup; 6 fresh mint leaves; 4 ice cubes

A refreshing cocktail featuring Kentucky bourbon, fresh mint, and lemon, gently muddled and served over ice.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz Kentucky bourbon
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz simple syrup
6 fresh mint leaves
4 ice cubes

Instructions

Step 1: In a rocks glass, add 6 fresh mint leaves, 1/4 oz simple syrup, and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice. Muddle gently for 30 seconds until the mint releases its oils and the syrup dissolves.
Step 2: Add 2 oz Kentucky bourbon and 4 ice cubes. Stir for 20 seconds until well-chilled and the ice begins to melt slightly.
Step 3: Strain into a fresh rocks glass filled with 4 fresh ice cubes. Garnish with a single mint sprig.