Scotch Smash
A refreshing muddled Scotch cocktail — blended Scotch with fresh mint, lemon, and honey, a herbal, bright warmer-weather whisky drink. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blended Scotch whisky
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Honey syrup
- 6 leaves Fresh mint
- mint sprig (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with fresh garden salads, herb-crusted lamb, or mint-accented Middle Eastern mezze to amplify the cocktail's refreshing herbal and citrus notes.
Instructions
1
Lightly muddle mint leaves with honey syrup in a shaker
2
Add Scotch and lemon juice with ice
3
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds
4
Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
5
Garnish with a mint sprig
Tips
Make honey syrup by dissolving equal parts honey and hot water The honey complements Scotch's malty sweetness better than simple syrup Use a lighter blended Scotch so the mint and lemon can shine through