Whiskey Smash Muddling

Technique

Dual-ingredient muddling to combine lemon oils with herb aromatics.

Tutorial

1. Place 2 lemon wedges and 4-5 mint leaves in a shaker
2. Add ½ oz simple syrup
3. Using a muddler, press down with moderate pressure
4. The goal is to extract lemon juice and oils while releasing mint aromatics
5. Apply more pressure to the lemon than to the mint leaves
6. Continue until the lemon wedges have released most of their juice
7. Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey and ice
8. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds
9. Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice
10. Garnish with a mint sprig