Scotch Whisky Smash
This simply sublime cocktail is made with fresh lemon and mint leaves. Super refreshing and super smooth, it's a popular drink for both seasoned scotch drinkers and whisky novices.
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COCKTAIL RECIPE
FOR 
1
SERVE
1INGREDIENTS
| Ingredients | Unit |
|---|---|
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The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve
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60 ml |
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Lemon Juice
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25 ml |
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Sugar Syrup
|
15 ml |
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Mint Leaves
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8 |
METHOD
- Add all ingredients (including Mint Leaves) to a cocktail shaker with Cubed Ice.
- Shake.
- Double Strain into Rocks Glass over Cubed Ice.
- Garnish with a Sprig of Mint.
- Serve.
How to make a perfect Whisky Smash
A Whisky Smash is a simple cocktail, so thankfully it’s easy to get right. The secret is fresh ingredients to maximise the drink’s light, citrus flavour. Make sure to shake for at least ten seconds so the mint, lemon and sugar infuse their flavours on the whisky.
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Mix up your drink with the best whisky smash variations from fresh berries to garden herbs.
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What’s the best whisky for a Whisky Smash?
There’s no right answer when it comes to the best whisky for a Whisky Smash. The choice is up to the maker. With that said, you can’t beat the golden smoothness of a single malt scotch. Our personal favourite for a Whisky Smash is The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve which blends creamy sweetness with complex fruity tones.
What’s the difference between a Whisky Sour and a Whisky Smash?
A Whisky Sour and Whisky Smash have similar ingredients but the end result is noticeably different. The Sour is shaken with egg white or aquafaba for a creamy, foam top. Whereas the Smash is served over ice and garnished with mint for a slightly lighter serve.
What’s the difference between a Whisky Sour and a Mint Julep?
The Whisky Smash and Mint Julep are both whisky-based cocktails that feature mint, but there are subtle differences. A mint julep is traditionally made by shaking and straining bourbon, mint leaves, sugar and water. Whilst a Smash uses a muddling technique and fresh lemon, resulting in a more citrusy drink. Easier to make and without a few of the frills, it’s for this reason the Whisky Smash was first nicknamed a “Julep on a small plan” in Jerry Thomas’s 1862 Bartender’s Guide.
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