Ingredients

  • 2 ozbourbon
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
  • ½ ozmaple syrup
  • 8 piecefresh mint leaves
  • 🍋mint sprig and lemon wheel(garnish)

🔧 Tools

shakermuddlerjiggerstrainer

Instructions

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

📜 History

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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