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Brandy Smash

A refreshing muddled cocktail combining brandy with fresh mint and citrus. Like a simpler, more approachable julep.

brandyEasy~24% ABV
MethodMuddleGlassRocks GlassIcecrushedGarnishMint bouquet
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozbrandy
  • 6 leavesfresh mint
  • ¾ ozsimple syrup
  • ½ ozfresh lemon juice
  • Mint bouquetgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Gently muddle mint with simple syrup in a rocks glass.
  2. 2Add brandy and lemon juice.
  3. 3Fill with crushed ice.
  4. 4Stir to combine and chill.
  5. 5Top with more crushed ice.
  6. 6Garnish with a large mint bouquet.
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History & Origin

Jerry Thomas described the Smash as "a julep on a small plan." The Brandy Smash combines the refreshing mint of a julep with the elegance of grape brandy, served in a more casual format over crushed ice.

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