Maple Bourbon Smash

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon

• 0.75 oz pure maple syrup

• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Fresh mint leaves (4–5)

• Crushed ice

• Lemon wheel & mint sprig (for garnish)

Tools

• 🥃 Cocktail shaker

• 🧊 Jigger

• 🥄 Muddler

• 🍋 Strainer

• 🧈 Rocks glass

Instructions

1. Muddle: In the shaker, gently muddle mint leaves with maple syrup and lemon juice.

2. Shake: Add bourbon, bitters, and ice. Shake well for about 15 seconds.

3. Strain: Pour into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.

4. Garnish: Top with a mint sprig and a lemon wheel.

Tips & Notes

• Use Grade A dark maple syrup for richer flavor.

• Don’t over-muddle mint—too much bruising makes it bitter.

• Optional: add a splash of club soda for a lighter version.