Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, soft, and smooth.
GinAdvancedOld-fashioned glass
Cocktail guide
Gin Smash
Gin Smash combines Gin, Carbonated Water, Sugar, Mint in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for date night.
Quick tags
CitrusStrongFlavor
Quick fact
Gin Smash is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Gin, Carbonated Water, Sugar.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Muddle sugar with carbonated water and mint sprigs in an old-fashioned glass.
- 2Add gin and 1 ice cube.
- 3Stir, add the orange slice and the cherry, and serve.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Mint and Orange.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Gin Smash is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Carbonated Water, Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Gin, Carbonated Water, Sugar. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a advanced prep that still feels polished in the glass. Gin Smash sits comfortably in the gin cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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Gin Smash is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Gin, Carbonated Water, Sugar.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Gin
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Mint and Orange.
Sources and extras
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Image credit: © Erich Wagner (www.eventografie.de)
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