The Shamrock Smash is the perfect choice when you want to sip something green, but prefer the color to come from garnishes and not, say, crème de menthe.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 0.75 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- Cucumber slices
Instructions:
Gently muddle the mint and cucumber in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add the whiskey, lemon, and syrup. Shake vigorously, then strain over a glass with fresh ice. Add the mint leaves and cucumber slices to create a soft, natural green tint that feels festive but classy.