Don't pass on the Whiskey Smash! - Make this cocktail for spring

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In today’s video we’re going to make a Whiskey Smash! This is a relatively simple cocktail that requires only one bottle of booze. We’re using bourbon here, but feel free to use any whiskey you enjoy mixing with. The Smash is a style of drink that dates back to the 1800s, and is highly customizable - each component of the drink can be substituted to create a new concoction! Hope you enjoy it for the spring season. Cheers!
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Intro: 0:00
The History: 0:28
The Booze: 1:50
The Recipe: 2:25
Sips & Sign off: 3:58
THE WHISKEY SMASH RECIPE 2:25
2 oz. (60 ml) Old Grand-Dad 100 proof Bourbon
1/2 oz. (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
4 lemon slices (remove any seeds)
4-8 mint leaves
Lemon wheel & mint sprig for garnish
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@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

I'm getting excited for spring. Who's ready for some warm weather cocktails?

@metonymic896 Жыл бұрын

Now if only the Chicago weather would cooperate 🙃

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

@@metonymic896 exactly!

@StavrosMusic Жыл бұрын

Its been raining for a month in So Cal and today is the first day of sunshine - perfect for this cocktail - thanks Anders and Az

@javiervigil2511 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!🎉

@etem1989 Жыл бұрын

How about a Gin Basil Smash?

@KimiTheV Жыл бұрын

As you were explaining this drink, I thought"All I have is bourbon and not regular whisky😢." Then you pulled out the exact bourbon that I have and I busted out laughing. Well I guess I'm making this drink today after all. Thank you. 😁

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike

@georgejasper8794 Жыл бұрын

You pretty much can't go wrong with bourbon!

@bluupadoop 10 ай бұрын

Just a quick fyi, bourbon is "regular" whiskey. Bourbon is just one subcategory of whiskey. Simply spreading the message on behalf of all magnificent bastards: the best whiskey is the whiskey you like, the way you like to enjoy it. Cheers!

@amandadeloff4278 Жыл бұрын

You know it's extra delicious when Az goes for multiple sips!

@The_Jedi_Teacher Жыл бұрын

My wife has a serious dislike of whiskey. However, I have gotten her to like whiskey, specifically blended scotch, through a Sir William Smash, using lemon juice, blackberry, and mint. Good stuff.

@d14drums Жыл бұрын

The editing on this channel really is fantastic. Doesn't get said enough. Awesome content.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Have to give Az all the credit there. Thanks for your comment, David - Cheers

@paulc1173 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@DaveJ188 Жыл бұрын

Really on par with James Hoffman I find, which I mean as a very high compliment.

@ryalsandrew Жыл бұрын

There is no KZfaq video I’m more excited for. Anders, your the man. And Oz always makes the video better. I trust you Anders, but Oz gives a refreshingly honest take on any cocktail she taste. Top notch!!

@danielgalil5020 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you got the history right. Just so you know, when they mean "small plane", it means that it's served in an old fashioned glass. Juleps were originally served in pint glasses, or "large bar glasses".

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Love it. Cheers, Daniel!

@juancampos1164 Жыл бұрын

Agree! Also the word “smash” probably meant “heavy”, this can be either two concepts; (i. They whiskey was less distilled or not filtered that well -or- (ii. It contained more whiskey than any other normal drink). It’s probably the first but I could be wrong. -anyway, love the drink and review ❤

@HighKingTurgon Жыл бұрын

A very slept-on cocktail. I'd love videos exploring different categories of drink! You mention "julep" as a category, "smash"; there are "bucks" and "sours"-a video on each category you would think important seems like a great idea!

@flygirlbartending Жыл бұрын

Looks delicious! Definitely is perfect for spring time, can't wait to try

@TravellerRDS Жыл бұрын

Basil gin smash was an extremely pleasant experience. I prefer the basil over mint, irrespective of the spirit used. I could enjoy it with whiskey or rum as well.

@kingkrow420 Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to try basil! Not a fan of mint in my drinks

@schmup53 Жыл бұрын

Basil and Mint closely related botanically speaking.

@jonathanthomas8736 Жыл бұрын

Try Thai basil with whiskey. The anise notes work well.

@rustyhessel674 Жыл бұрын

Another great video as always! Keep up the good work you two. I love it when Oz tries the cocktail because she’s so honest. Also your chemistry adds so much to the wholesome crunch of the videos. Keep ‘em coming you two!

@wordekable Жыл бұрын

A while ago I made a blueberry gin smash and it was genuinely one of the best drinks I've ever made. So simple yet so packed with flavors!

@ZBxRaptor92 9 ай бұрын

Blueberry.. flavoured gin? Or with literal blueberries, substituted in for lemons, done in the same way as in this video?

@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_ Жыл бұрын

Fabulous Anders,,,yesterday i made for my sweet wife a Tequila( negro zafiro Tequila - extreme smooth spirit,incredible ) mint smash with a pinch of vanilla syrup,..and i got a gin lemon smash,.with a hint of mint syrup,..my gin was a marrakesh-gin with orange blossom water,.fresh taste....

@kybetts1521 Жыл бұрын

I'm in love with a cucumber basil smash! Thank you for the great videos, keep 'em coming!

@oh_wall Жыл бұрын

This video was such an awesome watch, thanks for making content!

@wutebear9656 Жыл бұрын

Loved that you threw this one up on the channel. This became my wife's favorite cocktail last year. She ended up drinking more bourbon than me last summer...I was on a gin kick. It is an amazing cocktail.

@chuckle5253 Жыл бұрын

I love whiskey sours so this has been on my list for a while, thanks for another great video!

@pitserrock Жыл бұрын

Another great video sir! I appreciate the lesson and love what you’re doing. You guys are the best

@kriskemp4952 Жыл бұрын

You guys are just great. Thanks for being you!

@Jay-xz6rw Жыл бұрын

Nice and simple, I love it, and I will be trying this soon.

@samlindenbergh9776 Жыл бұрын

I’ve made this cocktail for multiple friends and the all loved it, one of my favorite cocktails at the moment

@liammacarthur4938 Жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@williambrown9194 Жыл бұрын

As usual, great drink, presentation and Oz is a delight!

@LordLymen Жыл бұрын

only just started getting into making cocktails this past year, really wishing I'd found this channel sooner though lol. knowing how to make what I like at home definitely changes how I order when I do find myself at a bar!

@lisamelroy2855 Жыл бұрын

This looks easy and delicious. I can't wait to make one for myself! 🥃

@justinopepperino Жыл бұрын

What a coincidence! I just made my first whiskey smash a few nights ago. I was skeptical because I'm not a big fan of a Julep, but the lemon completely changes the drink. It's one of my favorites.

@johncannon3593 Жыл бұрын

I love a whiskey smash. I was first introduced to them about 12 years ago at a local bar and fell in love. They are a summer staple at my house bar. To lighten it up and make it more refreshing in the summer, a little club soda brightens it up. A little ginger beer too makes a great spin on it.

@brianstrebla Жыл бұрын

Sounds Delicious, can’t wait to try i!

@joostboom9644 Жыл бұрын

Hey Anders! I added a few drops of Ango bitters in the second cocktail I made. Just added this little taste I missed in this lemon flavored cocktail. Very nice! Thanks for the inspiration 🙏. Whisky smash is here to stay ❤

@ajakcsy3265 Жыл бұрын

Watching this channel is so educational and fun at the same time. I always come away with more knowledge than I came in with. And this drink sounds particularly tasty!!

@davidjohnson2994 Жыл бұрын

I'm not gonna wait. Now seems like the perfect time!!

@rankenfile Жыл бұрын

Dang delightful! Yum

@reklawxero6946 Жыл бұрын

Love your recipes mate !! :)

@EricAAnderson Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this channel. Happy spring!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Cheers Eric!

@markmcvicar2654 Жыл бұрын

Will be making one of these right after work today. Definitely starting to warm up here so it will he perfect. Congrats to you booth on 400K🎉🎉

@CascoJaeau Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anders for your videos and awesome way you share your knowledge and love for cocktails. Kudos to your behind the scenes guru also She rocks!

@robertshay9235 Жыл бұрын

Seems easy enough! Perfect timing on this video! Cheers

@jbchankins Жыл бұрын

Great recipe, and drink!

@JustMe-fz5uc Жыл бұрын

My mint is finally growing again! I literally have all these items!! The drink for tonight. Also hi Az nice to see you.

@schmup53 Жыл бұрын

Just learned all about which cheap bourbons to buy. Go Whiskey! Old Grandad 100 $18.99. Yes.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Great stuff

@muscle162 Жыл бұрын

Adding that to the list!

@falconbalcon632 Жыл бұрын

one of my all time favorites, used to make it the exact same way, except with the bar's house bourbon Buffalo Trace, absolutely delectable on a warm spring evening.

@MrMoney331 Жыл бұрын

I was just looking for your video!!! Woooo

@DakotaHusted Жыл бұрын

This Is so good. Thank you🙌🏼 I ended up using Four Roses Bourbon and it’s so refreshing

@mikem4984 Жыл бұрын

Another saved to my Cocktail playlist. Think I'll try it today. Thanks Anders!

@mikem4984 Жыл бұрын

@xAndersErickson-mg4qs Sweet! : )

@Mark_Wood Жыл бұрын

That looks yummy!

@ronswansonsalterego8533 Жыл бұрын

one of my favorite drinks! always good. Tried with many whiskeys and always a good mix.

@slothsoul6863 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite cocktails! Big fan. More gin cocktails for the summer! My wife loves gin, and pretty much only gin 😂 Need more things to make her. Loving your channel since 2020 ish 🙌🏻

@VincentCorvec Жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup, Anders !

@kingstonlor9969 Жыл бұрын

i love this cocktail, so versatile with what fruits can be used :D i definitely froth a peach bourbon smash

@normwilson117 Жыл бұрын

simple, entertaining, informative.. brilliant.

@tripphines432 Жыл бұрын

I love the gin basil smash. Great video. ❤

@chrismarshall4486 Жыл бұрын

Well that looks very nice! I’m going to have to try that later today. Great video as usual

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris

@hughbello4704 Жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@WhiskyCanuck Жыл бұрын

I was introduced to a version of this last year at (wait for it) a whisky festival. I've made it a few times since. Quite refreshing and delicious. Just served them last weekend as an intro to an Irish whisky tasting night :)

@streetspirit6787 Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest joys of fridays is a new upload from You and the Wonderful Kevin Kos. Thank you Anders and Az for this incredible channel, and ty for kickstarting my growing obsession with cocktails. Your Old Fashioned video was the first cocktail video I ever watched. Since then I´ve now gotten a job at a bar, and im continuing to experiment and make cocktails af home on a weekly basis.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much William. Happy to be a part of your cocktail journey - Cheers!

@streetspirit6787 Жыл бұрын

@@AndersErickson Cheers! Love from Denmark

@jimray2281 Жыл бұрын

Excited?!? Heck yeah! I’ve got a nice bed of mint that’s starting to pop and I made some simple syrup yesterday- it’s going to be a good afternoon 😃 thanks for the great videos!

@scottbennett6200 Жыл бұрын

I am in Knoxville and Ole Smokey is just up the road… SO, Ole Smokey peach Moonshine with smashed peaches, rich simple, and a little lemon, garnish with mint and a peach slice… BOOM, the Moonshine Peach Smash!! You’re WELCOME!!

@Asta_Zoldyck Жыл бұрын

Great video as always!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - happy Friday!

@poforeman Жыл бұрын

Bravo, Anders! Was wondering when you’d get around to doing smashes. These are a staple in our cocktail rotation. Especially in the summer. Our favorite version is blackberry-lemon bourbon smash, but we’ve done raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, and even orange. And while we typically use mint, we’ve also used basil. And I agree that Demerara is probably the best for smashes, we’ve also used ginger, cinnamon, and maple simple syrup. The combinations are endless!

@paulc1173 Жыл бұрын

I hate to sound like a complainer, BUT i miss the old intro…O and I luv the whisky smash…

@paulc1173 Жыл бұрын

I soo wanna master that flaming orange 🍊 peel!

@erwinthenewyorker Жыл бұрын

I just had a whiskey smash after a server recommended it, and I looked up to see if you had made a video on it yet so I could make it at home. Great coincidence!

@jayclement17 Жыл бұрын

This was a delightful cocktail. Made one with rye and one with straight bourbon, and both were great.

@Mikeandcris91 Жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@alvinmousseau1100 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@mikev.2945 Жыл бұрын

I just got a bottle of WT 101 Rye. Going to totally try this with that. Cheers!

@RH-tg5pe 5 ай бұрын

We use purple basil for a smash in our distillery tasting room and our Rye. So good!

@jasonjames-eyers6207 Жыл бұрын

Wow, love this! It’s like the love child of a julep and a mojito. Probably sacrilege, but you could almost add a bit of soda to make it a bit longer and it would literally be an American mojito. Superb!

@GiveZeeAChance Жыл бұрын

My first ever smash was a brandy basil smash. Very adaptable cocktail

@kellyastleford1169 Жыл бұрын

Totally making these for Easter! Might add a few raspberries in with the lemons

@bullfrog417 Жыл бұрын

Tried this tonight. Wonderful. Citrus and bourbon make some of my favorite drinks. Excellent balance on this drink. Anders, if you wrote a book of your cocktails I loved it'd rival an encyclopedia.

@richmosley2519 Жыл бұрын

I was making basil smashes for a while last year. Pretty fun, although mint is my favorite. Gin would be a great base, of course, for more savory herbs like tarragon or thyme. Variety, etc. :)

@coffeesali Жыл бұрын

Definitely is perfect for spring time

@coffeesali Жыл бұрын

@drinks-jw3eq thanks a lot🌼🌼✨✨

@metonymic896 Жыл бұрын

Here early and ready to party! Happy hour starts early today.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Happy weekend!

@reginaldtaylor1298 Жыл бұрын

...that was excellent!..I just happen to have bought some mint leaves just the other day!(imagine that)...so nice I made it twice! 😁...thx Anders!

@ninj4dudeify Жыл бұрын

made it with a high proof bourbon and limes absolutely delish keep it up!! big fan

@McLort Жыл бұрын

Yum, def making this tonight, I already have all the ingredients!

@emf9 Жыл бұрын

It's really good with basil also

@frostbitten41 Жыл бұрын

So…a whiskey/lemon Mojito? Ya I’m definitely gonna like that! Great video, like your histories and presentation!

@TC-bj8pu Жыл бұрын

Going try one of these with my beautiful bride of 30 years this weekend! Thank you for the great videoes!

@dimitarapostolov9788 Жыл бұрын

Love this, I recently got a bottle of Old Granddad 100 proof (its hard to find here!) because I wanted to try the Paper Plane your way, and now I have another application for it! My favorite smash is the Gin Basil Smash - so unusual, but amazing! Cheers Anders and Az, have a good weekend!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dimitar! Hope you're enjoying this recipe. Cheers!

@Chartogolix Жыл бұрын

Tried to make a twist on this cocktail yesterday and it was delicious! Bourbon 50ml, Apple liqueur 20ml, same amount as in video of lemon and mint, apple juice 20ml, bergamot syrup 10ml/elderflower 10ml. Fresh, sour, a bit grassy, oaky and flowery. Great video as always!

@monagave Жыл бұрын

Blackberry bourbon smashes is fireeee

@craigmiller4184 10 ай бұрын

It's so interesting the subtle differences in how people prepare this drink. Four summers ago this was my drink of choice. Then I made it with Rye whiskey and sometimes I'd muddle other fruit in, my favorite being raspberry (followed by watermelon). I like this better than the mint julep and this is my favorite cocktail of all time. I bought ingredients to make some this weekend. Going to use regular bourbon. Interesting how you took out the seeds; I never thought of that before.

@reklawxero6946 Жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed Prarie vodka cucumber, with a lemonade for a summer cocktail will probably try it this time with some mint ;)

@carsondooman7626 Жыл бұрын

Lets gooooo. Another video

@VazzVegas Жыл бұрын

At work we do a blackberry smash with Lot 40 and basil. It's good to know you can use whatever you have around at the time. Cheers.

@timk.9836 Жыл бұрын

Love the smash. I have mint just for this purpose (ok, primarily for the smash but I use it for other drinks too).

@nathanclark3575 Жыл бұрын

Love me a smash. I swapped the bourbon for botanist gin and used just a rich white sugar syrup and it was outstanding.

@BeedeeEx Жыл бұрын

Smashing that 'Like' button, then on to making a smash! Thanks for another enhancement to my Friday!

@Project337 Жыл бұрын

A bartender at my favorite bar used to make me a rye-mescal smash, 3:1. It was fantastic.

@pacificwhim Жыл бұрын

Yum. I was just gifted a wonderful Irish whiskey and I think I'll use it to make this. If it EVER warms up here in Kansas City, that is!

@aklemmentin Жыл бұрын

Been doing some gin smashes with cucumber or grapes, REALLY refreshing

@mistybankhead7993 Жыл бұрын

I made it just as suggested but added blackberries, and since my mint isn't growing yet i used (1-2 drops) peppermint essential oil which was super potent. I made my simple syrup with maple/water. I will be doing this often to try variations.