Gin Smash
The Gin Smash is a strong gin highball, herbal on the palate. Stirred and served in a rocks glass.
- 3 min
- Rocks glass
- Stirred
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 16 out of 100
- Bitter
- 23 out of 100
- Herbal
- 89 out of 100
- Boozy
- 65 out of 100
How to make a Gin Smash
To make a Gin Smash, stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 2 oz gin, 1 oz carbonated water, ¼ oz simple syrup and 4 mint. Garnish with orange and cherry.
You'll need
- Gin2 oz
- Carbonated water1 oz
- Simple syrupor 1 sugar cube + a splash of water¼ oz
- Mint4
- Orange, Cherrygarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Pour gin and simple syrup into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 2
Fill it with ice.
- 3
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with carbonated water.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
- 7
Garnish with an orange wheel and a cherry.
Why stir? Gin is clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes it without clouding the drink.
No simple syrup? Muddle 1 sugar cube with a splash of water in the mixing glass until it dissolves, then carry on.
Gin Smash questions
What does a Gin Smash taste like?
Mostly herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Gin Smash?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Gin Smash and a Gin Cooler?
Both use gin, carbonated water and simple syrup. The Gin Smash adds mint. The Gin Smash is stirred and served in a rocks glass; the Gin Cooler is built in the glass and served in a highball glass. The Gin Smash is the stronger of the two.
Can I make Gin Smashes in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz gin and 1¼ oz simple syrup, plus muddled mint in a jug and chill it. Add 4 oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from stirring. Top each glass with carbonated water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Gin Smash in?
A rocks glass.