St. Paddy's Citrus Smash

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A refreshing, herbaceous take on a Manhattan featuring Irish whiskey, fresh mint, and a zesty lemon-rosemary finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Irish whiskey, Fresh lemon juice, Mint leaves 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 135 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 135 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shaker, gently muddle 6 mint leaves and 1 rosemary sprig with 0.5 oz simple syrup until fragrant but not crushed.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz Irish whiskey, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and ice; shake hard for 15 seconds until well-chilled and aerated.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled highball glass over fresh ice, top with 1 oz club soda, and stir gently to combine; garnish with an additional mint sprig and lemon twist.

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