Champion's Apple Bourbon Smash

This Champion's Apple Bourbon Smash is a delightful twist on the classic Whiskey Sour. The combination of bourbon, apple brandy, and fresh lemon juice creates a refreshing and complex flavor profile, perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness from the simple syrup. The cocktail is finished with a garnish of fresh mint, adding a fragrant aroma to each sip. It's a champion among bourbon cocktails, sure to impress your taste buds.

Champion's Apple Bourbon Smash

A delightful twist on the classic Whiskey Sour, the Champion's Apple Bourbon Smash combines bourbon, apple brandy, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup for a refreshing and balanced cocktail, garnished with fresh mint.

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Prep Time 2 mins
Total Time 2 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz apple brandy
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Mint (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Fill a glass and a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Pour bourbon, apple brandy, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice into the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds.
  4. Pour the mixture into the glass.
  5. Lay the fresh mint in the palm of your hand and clap your hands together to release the oils from the mint.
  6. Garnish the glass with the fresh mint.