Maple Bourbon Smash

Name: Maple Bourbon Smash
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice; 0.5 oz maple syrup; 8 piece fresh mint leaves; mint sprig and lemon wheel (garnish)

A refreshing muddled cocktail where maple syrup meets fresh mint and citrus

bourbonMedium~20% ABV

MethodShakeGlassRocks GlassIcecrushed iceGarnishmint sprig and lemon wheel

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 ozbourbon
¾ ozfresh lemon juice
½ ozmaple syrup
8 piecefresh mint leaves
mint sprig and lemon wheelgarnish

Tools

shakermuddlerjiggerstrainer

Instructions

1Add mint leaves to a shaker and gently muddle to release oils
2Add bourbon and lemon juice and maple syrup
3Fill with ice and shake vigorously
4Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice
5Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and lemon wheel

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History & Origin

The smash is a classic cocktail category from the 1800s featuring muddled herbs and citrus. This maple variation combines traditional smash elements with rich maple sweetness. It works beautifully as a transitional cocktail between summer and fall.

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