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Green Whiskey Smash

Difford’s Guide
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
8 fresh Basil leaves
1 1⁄2 fl oz Irish whiskey
3⁄4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
1 1⁄2 fl oz Fiol Extra Dry Prosecco

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Double Old Fashioned 44cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a DOUBLE OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of basil leaf.

Method

  1. MUDDLE basil in base of shaker.
  2. Add next 3 ingredients (all but sparkling wine) and SHAKE with ice.
  3. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  4. TOP with prosecco and briefly stir.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with basil leaf.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 18.1 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

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

Review

An Irish whiskey Basil Smash invigorated with prosecco.

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Comments & Discussion

Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Perhaps a slightly less characterful kissing cousin of the Gin Basil Smash. Nonetheless, very refreshing with the bubbles included.
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Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Coming at this again, and on the assumption that it is a child of the Gin Basil Smash, we think that the nut has fallen too far from the tree. So we now make it according to the simplicity of its parent: 12 basil leaves; 60ml Irish Whiskey; 22.5ml lemon juice; and 10ml sugar syrup. Have some fun with egg white if you wish.
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