Whiskey Smash
A rye whiskey cocktail with muddled mint and simple syrup. It is sweet, has no acidity, and is moderate in strength at about 18% ABV.
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Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice
Whiskey Smash
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Volume166 ml
Strength18% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (23 g)74 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (8.2%)3.5 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessSweet
Dale DeGroff, “New York” (1999)
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Whiskey Smash