Brandy Smash
Brandy · Rocks
Jerry Thomas's 1862 smash - a shorter, stronger version of the julep. The muddled mint creates an intense herbal note that complements fine brandy perfectly.
| Glass | Rocks |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 35% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | herbal, spirit-forward, refreshing |
Ingredients
- Cognac2 oz
- Fresh Mint Leaves6-8 leaves
- Sugar1 tsp
- Orange Peel1 twist
- Crushed Iceas needed
Method
- In a rocks glass, muddle 6-8 fresh mint leaves with 1 teaspoon sugar
- Add 2 oz cognac
- Fill with crushed ice
- Stir briefly
- Garnish with fresh mint sprig and orange peel
- Serve immediately
Pro Tips
- 1860s classic — cognac muddled with mint, sugar, served over crushed ice.
- The 'smash' refers to the mint-muddling technique, not brute force.
- Smoked paprika rim is a modernist upgrade that works surprisingly well.