DrinkMasters Collection
$2.37
cost
166
cal
18.8%
ABV
4/5
NA score
1.33
std drinks
8.8g
sugar
Whiskey Smash
An easy whiskey cocktail built on bourbon.
The Recipe
- bourbon2 oz
- lemon juice0.75 oz
- simple syrup0.5 oz
- mint leaves1 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$2.37
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$10.63
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 2 oz | $2.05 |
| lemon juice | 0.75 oz | $0.14 |
| simple syrup | 0.5 oz | $0.03 |
| mint leaves | 1 oz | $0.15 |
| Total pour cost | $2.37 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
166
Sugar
8.8g
ABV
18.8%
Std drinks
1.33
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 128 | 77.2% |
| simple syrup | 32 | 19.3% |
| lemon juice | 5.3 | 3.2% |
| mint leaves | 0.5 | 0.3% |
Carbs: 9g
Alcohol: 18.7g
Volume: 4.3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
4/5Convertibility
Original cost
$2.37
Zero-proof cost
$2.84
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual) | $2.52 |
| lemon juice | Kept | $0.14 |
| simple syrup | Kept | $0.03 |
| mint leaves | Kept | $0.15 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriehot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Whiskey Smash?
- 2 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1 oz mint leaves.
- How much does a Whiskey Smash cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Whiskey Smash is $2.37 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Whiskey Smash?
- A Whiskey Smash has approximately 166 calories, with 18.8% ABV and 8.8g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Whiskey Smash?
- Yes — the Whiskey Smash has a convertibility score of 4/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $2.84.