Green Whiskey Smash

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Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Double Old Fashioned 44cl

Ingredients:
8 fresh Basil leaves
1 1⁄2 oz Irish whiskey
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
1 1⁄2 oz Fiol Extra Dry Prosecco
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Double old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of basil leaf.
  3. MUDDLE basil in base of shaker.
  4. Add next 3 ingredients (all but sparkling wine) and SHAKE with ice.
  5. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  6. TOP with prosecco and briefly stir.
  7. Garnish with basil leaf.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

An Irish whiskey Basil Smash invigorated with prosecco.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe promoted by Jameson for St. Patrick's Day 2025.

Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
7th April at 04:51
Perhaps a slightly less characterful kissing cousin of the Gin Basil Smash. Nonetheless, very refreshing with the bubbles included.
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