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Muddled · 1 serving

Whiskey Smash

A carefully balanced muddled classic led by bourbon, with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.

Short answer

Whiskey Smash is a muddled cocktail made with bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodMuddled
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Whiskey Smash ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Whiskey Smash ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1.3 parts
Simple Syrup20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Mint8 leaf———

Garnish: Mint sprig and lemon

Method

How to make Whiskey Smash

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled rocks glass and select fresh, unbruised herbs.

  2. 02

    Place the herbs and sweetener in the glass and press gently 3–4 times; do not shred them.

  3. 03

    Add 60 ml bourbon, 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 20 ml simple syrup, 8 leaf mint and stir briefly to dissolve the sweetener.

  4. 04

    Pack the glass with crushed ice, leaving a small crown above the rim.

  5. 05

    Churn from bottom to top for 8–10 seconds, then add more crushed ice.

  6. 06

    Add mint sprig and lemon and serve with a short straw.

Tasting profile

What does Whiskey Smash taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Whiskey Smash questions

What is in a Whiskey Smash?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and mint.

How long does a Whiskey Smash take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Whiskey Smash prepared?

It uses a muddled method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Whiskey Smash alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.whiskey-smash · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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