Name: Classic Bourbon Smash
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Other

The Urben Life Verified

October 7, 2025

4 Ingredients

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This classic bourbon smash recipe comes together with bourbon, lemon wedges, fresh mint leaves, and simple syrup. It's easy to make and perfect for sipping on this spring and summer. Whether you're a whiskey drinker or not, you'll love this drink on a hot day. It's the ultimate thirst-quencher, great for happy hour, parties, or special occasions!

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Classic Bourbon Smash

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Ingredients

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WarningWheat and 1 other allergen identified

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Instructions

Slice a lemon in half then into wedges. Add to a cocktail mixing glass with fresh mint and simple syrup.

Using a muddler, gently mash the lemon and mint to release their flavor.

Pour bourbon into the mixing glass. Fill with ice cubes and stir vigorously until well-chilled.

Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice and strain the bourbon smash into the glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and enjoy.

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Hey there, I'm Jenna Urben! I'm the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind The Urben Life. My mission is to share allergy-friendly recipes the entire family will love.