Minty Bourbon Cucumber Smash

This Minty Bourbon Cucumber Smash is a modern classic cocktail that perfectly blends the bold flavors of bourbon with the refreshing essence of mint and cucumber, balanced with a touch of sweetness and citrusy lime juice. It's a delightful and invigorating libation to enjoy on a warm day or as a pre-dinner treat.

Minty Bourbon Cucumber Smash

A modern classic cocktail featuring bourbon, mint, and cucumber with a hint of sweetness and citrus.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 mint leaves
  • 2 thin slices of cucumber
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Garnish: mint sprig and cucumber slice

Instructions

  1. Place the mint leaves and cucumber slices in a shaker, then add the simple syrup and gently muddle.
  2. Pour in the bourbon and lime juice, followed by ice, and shake until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a double rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Garnish with a mint sprig and a cucumber wheel skewered on top.