How To Make The Whiskey Smash Cocktail - Building A Drink: Your Ultimate Guide to Mixed Drink and Cocktail Recipes

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Whiskey Smash
INGREDIENTS
  • 5 oz whiskey
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar (finely ground sugar can be used here)
  • 4 or 5 sprigs of mint
  • Seltzer water (just a dash)
  • Garnish:  2-3 sprigs of mint

INSTRUCTIONS
Muddle the mint slightly in an old-fashioned cocktail glass with the sugar and a dash of seltzer water, then fill the glass two-thirds full of cracked ice.  Pour in the whiskey and stir gently, bringing the leaves of the mint upward.  Garnish with 2-3 sprigs of mint.

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NOTES
The Whiskey Smash is a classic cocktail that has its roots in the 19th  century, part of a family of drinks known as "smashes." The smash is a  type of cocktail that dates back to at least the 1800s, characterized by  its simplicity and fresh ingredients.
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