Whiskey Smash

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
10	fresh	Mint leaves
2	fl oz	Bourbon whiskey
¾	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon slice & mint sprig

Comment:

A mint flavoured version of the Whiskey Sour.

About:

Created 1998-1999 by Dale DeGroff at The Rainbow Room, New York City, USA.

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