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Refreshing Honey Ginger Scotch Smash Cocktail

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This Honey Ginger Scotch Smash is a refreshing cocktail that balances smoky Scotch with sweet honey, spicy ginger, and fresh mint. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz Scotch whisky
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ oz raw honey
  • 3–4 thin slices fresh ginger
  • 6–8 fresh mint leaves
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Muddle the ginger and mint: Add the fresh ginger slices and mint leaves to your cocktail shaker. Gently press and twist with your muddler for about 10–15 seconds to release the oils and juices.
  2. Add the honey and lemon juice: Pour in the raw honey and fresh lemon juice. If your honey is thick, let it sit in the shaker for a minute to soften before shaking.
  3. Pour in the Scotch: Add 2 oz of your chosen Scotch. Give everything a quick stir with a bar spoon to start incorporating the honey before you add ice.
  4. Shake with ice: Fill your shaker with ice cubes—about ¾ full. Seal it tightly and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
  5. Double strain into a glass: Fill your rocks glass with one large ice cube or a few smaller ones. Strain the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer into the glass.
  6. Garnish and serve: Slap a mint sprig between your palms to release its aroma, then place it on top of the ice. Add a thin slice of fresh ginger or a lemon wheel if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness. Warm honey if crystallized for easier mixing. Use large ice cubes to slow dilution. Double-strain to remove ginger fibers and mint bits.

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