What ingredients do I need for Gin Smash?

To make Gin Smash, you need: 1 slice Orange, 1 Cherry, 1 oz Soda Water, 1 cube Sugar, 4 Mint, 2 oz Gin.

How do I make Gin Smash?

Muddle sugar with carbonated water and mint sprigs in an old-fashioned glass. Add gin and 1 ice cube. Stir. Add the orange slice and the cherry, and serve.

What glass should I use for Gin Smash?

Gin Smash is traditionally served in a Rocks Glass.

Is Gin Smash an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Gin Smash is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Gin Smash?

Gin Smash contains approximately 180 calories per serving.

Gin Smash

Name: Gin Smash
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 slice Orange; 1 Cherry; 1 oz Soda Water; 1 cube Sugar; 4 Mint; 2 oz Gin

Mint and a sugar cube muddled with a splash of soda, then stirred with gin over a single cube. A compact, herb-scented cousin of the julep.

20.5% ABVStrongCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

5 min

Time

180 Cal

Calories

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Orange(optional)· not in your bar1 slice
Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
Soda Water· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge
Sugar· not in your bar1 cube
Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly
Mint(optional)· not in your bar4
Gin· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical