Whiskey Smash

• 2 orange half-wheels
• 1-finger pinch fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 ounce homemade Mint Syrup (page 156)
• 2 ounces Michters Us No.1 Rye Whiskey
• Seasonal Berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, currants, black currants, mulberries), for garnish
• 1 mint sprig, for garnish

1. Fill a rocks or Old Fashioned glass with shaved ice and put the orange half-wheels inside so that they cover the walls of the glass.
2. In the bottom of a mixing glass, gently tap the mint leaves to release their essence and macerate them with the Mint Syrup.
3. Add the whiskey and large cold ice cubes.
4. Shake vigorously and strain into the prepared glass.
5. Garnish with the berries and mint sprig.
6. Dominant Flavors: mint and whiskey
7. Body: light, coarse, wet mouthfeel
8. Dryness: medium
9. Complexity: low
10. Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: its all mint versus whiskey
11. Finish: short, sweet
12. Glass: rocks

orange halfwheels, mint, syrup, blackberries, mint

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/whiskey-smash-390795 (may not work)