Smash

Sub-Family

Citrus-Forward

Defaults

Method

Muddled

Glass

Rocks

Ice

Crushed

Structure: Spirit, Citrus, Sweetener, Herb
Formula Detail: Spirit, Citrus, Sweetener, Herb
Strength: Medium
Served: Cold
Era: 1880s onward - Mint julep meets sour
Flags: Mint/Herbal, Crushed Ice, Citrus-Forward
Canonical Examples: Whiskey Smash, Gin Basil Smash, Bourbon Smash, Rum Smash
Key Technique: Muddled
Bar Notes: Batchability 2/5 (muddling herbs releases chlorophyll which turns bitter over time - must be fresh), Throughput Medium (muddling time), Survivability 3/5 (floating herb bits can wilt). Method: Muddle required.

Combinatorial Matrix

60,159,456 possible combinations · 10 known recipes

Formula

Spirit, Citrus, Sweetener, Herb

Flavor

Season

Spirit

294

Citrus

58

Sweetener

252

Herb

14

The Story

The Julep's aggressive cousin: muddled fruit and herbs smashed together, shaken hard, poured over crushed ice.

Drinks in this family(10)

Blueberry Mojito

Gin Basil Smash