Minty Bourbon Cucumber Smash

This refreshing modern classic cocktail, the Minty Bourbon Cucumber Smash, is a perfect blend of bourbon, mint, cucumber, and simple syrup. It's a delightful and invigorating drink that combines the richness of bourbon with the crispness of cucumber, all tied together with the bright flavors of mint and lime. Whether you're enjoying a warm summer day or just need a lively pick-me-up, this cocktail is sure to hit the spot.

Minty Bourbon Cucumber Smash

A refreshing and invigorating cocktail with bourbon, mint, cucumber, and a hint of lime.

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Prep Time 3 mins

Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a shaker, add the mint leaves and cucumber slices, then gently muddle with the simple syrup.
2. Pour in the bourbon and lime juice, and add ice to the shaker.
3. Shake the mixture until well-chilled.
4. Strain the cocktail into a double rocks glass over a large ice cube.
5. Skewer a mint sprig through a cucumber wheel and use it as a garnish to serve.