Double Oak Whiskey Smash | The Cocktail Project
Double Oak Whiskey Smash | The Cocktail Project
Double Oak Whiskey Smash | The Cocktail Project

Double Oak Whiskey Smash

2 parts Jim Beam® Double OakHalf of 1 Lemon1 tablespoon Sugar, Granulated7-8 leaves Mint, Fresh1 cup Ice, Crushed
Place the mint, lemon, and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Muddle together until the sugar has dissolved and the lemon has expressed its juices. Add the whiskey, cover, and shake for 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to an Old Fashioned glass. Top with crushed ice and garnish with a sprig of mint.
From brunches and lunches to backyard barbecues and garden parties, this breezy, whiskey smash cocktail is full of toffee-caramel flavor and oaky vanilla notes, with a hint of bright citrus acidity. It pairs well with warm summer nights and just about anything you can throw on the grill.

QUICK FACTS

MAIN SPIRIT

Bourbon

FLAVOR

Fruity

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

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ingredients

  • 2 parts Jim Beam® Double Oak
  • Half of 1 Lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar, Granulated
  • 7-8 leaves Mint, Fresh
  • 1 cup Ice, Crushed

Instructions

Place the mint, lemon, and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Muddle together until the sugar has dissolved and the lemon has expressed its juices. Add the whiskey, cover, and shake for 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to an Old Fashioned glass. Top with crushed ice and garnish with a sprig of mint.
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