The Gin Smash is a refreshing gin cocktail made by muddling fresh mint and sugar, then mixing with gin and sparkling water. It's a bright, herbaceous drink that highlights mint's natural oils and gin's botanical character.
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Muddle 1 Lump of Sugar with
Carbonated Water and
4 Sprigs of Green Mint
Boston Dry Gin and a cube of ice.
Stir and decorate with a slice of orange and a cherry.
Twist lemon peel on top.
Use Old Fashioned cocktail glass.
muddler or wooden spoon · cocktail glass or highball glass
Fresh mint is essential to the drink's identity—muddling releases its oils. Mint syrup or dried mint won't deliver the same brightness and freshness.
Muddle gently to release oils without bruising or tearing the leaves excessively, which can turn the mint bitter.
Use a London Dry style gin with botanical forward character. Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin is classic; other London Dry gins like Tanqueray or Beefeater work well too.
No—prepare and serve immediately. The mint flavor fades and carbonation dissipates quickly once mixed.
A Gin Smash uses gin instead of rum and sparkling water instead of club soda, creating a lighter, more botanical profile.
