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Havana Smash

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Shake Lemon, Mint (6-8 Leaf Depending On Size And Flavor Intensity), Gin, Swedish Punsch with ice. Strain into a rocks glass.

Inspired by the apricot-Swedish punsch blend in the Havana Cocktail, I wanted to create something akin to Dale DeGroff’s Whiskey Smash at Eastern Standard. My version includes muddled citrus and mint, diverging from the traditional Smash that resembles a downsized Mint Julep.

Method
Shaken
Glass
rocks
Difficulty
Hard
Flavor Profile
Citrus
Sour
Strong
Sweet
Tropical

Ingredients

Servings:
1
Your bar: 0/6
45 ml
1⁄2
Medium lemon in wedges to yield around 3/4 oz juice when muddled
6-8 leaf depending on size and flavor intensity
1-3 sprigs as garnish
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free

Instructions

  1. Crush the lemon wedges at the bottom of your shaker.
  2. Toss in some fresh mint leaves and give them a gentle press.
  3. Combine all remaining components, seal the shaker, and shake vigorously over ice.
  4. Pass through a double strainer into a double old fashioned glass.
  5. Top up with crushed ice and decorate with mint sprigs.

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