Cool Recipe: Elissa's Whiskey Smash Cocktail
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Name: Elissa
Location: Berkeley, California
How are you staying cool? Whiskey Smash Cocktail!

Whiskey Smash Cocktail
serves 1

1 shot Maker's Mark (or whatever whiskey you prefer)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp maple syrup
6 mint leaves (reserve 2 for garnish)

Muddle the mint, lemon juice and maple syrup in your cocktail shaker. Add ice and liquor. Shake until cold. Serve on the rocks and garnish with mint.

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Comments (4)

Wow, that drink looks to die for. I know its only Monday, but I think I need to make me one of these asap!

That looks delicious!

Enjoying one right now.
However, I'm going to change the recipe.
Basically this is a modified Manhattan.
Keep the muddled mint, lose the maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon is all you need.
Cheers!

Ps. Makers Mark should never be used for cocktails.

Saltwater here...
Substitute the maple syrup and lemon juice with a splash of Cointreau.