Whiskey Smash
Whiskey Smash
Serves 1
2 lemon wedges
3 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig, for garnish
3/4 ounce Dale’s Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
Crushed ice
1 1/2 ounces Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Club soda
Combine lemon, mint, and simple syrup in an old-fashioned glass; muddle together with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon. Fill glass 3/4 full with ice. Add bourbon, and top with club soda to fill. Stir gently, and garnish with mint sprig.
Dale’s Simple Syrup
If a drink is too strong or too sour, pour a little of this syrup into it to temper the flavor. Combine equal parts sugar and water by volume. Transfer to a bottle. Seal with a cork; shake vigorously until all sugar has dissolved. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
