Gin Smash
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Muddle sugar with carbonated water and mint sprigs in an old-fashioned glass. Add gin and 1 ice cube. Stir, add the orange slice and the cherry, and serve.
The Gin Smash is a classic cocktail that muddled fresh mint with a sugar cube and carbonated water in an old-fashioned glass, topped with gin and garnished with an orange slice and cherry. The Smash category shares DNA with the Julep and the Mojito, all using fresh herbs muddled with sweetener as their foundation. The orange and cherry garnish add fruity aromatic notes.
History & Origins
The Smash cocktail category was documented by Jerry Thomas in his 1862 'Bar-Tender's Guide,' making it one of the oldest recognized cocktail families. It was described as a smaller, more concentrated version of the Julep, typically featuring mint as the muddled herb. The Gin Smash as a specific recipe appears throughout early 20th-century American bartending literature.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: fresh muddled mint and gin juniper with a sweet sugar note and a fruity orange and cherry scent from the garnish. Palate: refreshing and herbal with mint's cooling effect, gin's botanicals, and the sweetness of the muddled sugar creating a balanced, aromatic combination. Finish: clean, minty, and botanical with a sweet citrus fade.
Pro Tip
Muddle the mint and sugar cube gently — just enough to express the oils without shredding the leaves, which can introduce bitterness — and use fresh sprig of mint as an additional garnish.
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