Bourbon Smash

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 4-5 fresh mint leaves
• Lemon wheel, for garnish
• Mint sprig, for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 4-5 fresh mint leaves to release their oils and flavors.
2. Add 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
4. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to infuse the flavors and chill the cocktail.
5. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice.
6. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a mint sprig.