Plum Sage Bourbon Smash Cocktail Recipe
The first printed record of a “smash” cocktail is found in the 1862 publication, How to Make Mixed Drinks, or the Bon-Vivant’s Companion, by Jerry Thomas. The original Whiskey
Smash is very similar to a traditional julep, with the primary difference being that the fruit and aromatics are more aggressively muddled.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of pre-Prohibition Era cocktails in popular culture. Many of the finest bars, pubs, and clubs have been bringing back historical cocktails like the Smash, the Bee’s Knees and the Pink Lady. Many early cocktails utilized raw egg whites to add a certain viscosity and buoyancy to the drinks.
This is a garden-fresh variation of a smash, replacing whiskey with small batch bourbon and showcasing the unique flavor pairing of plum and sage. Strained straight into a glass yields a cocktail that is thick and pulpy. The addition of ice and a splash of soda will significantly lighten the mouth-feel of the Plum Sage Bourbon Smash. Although we’ve chosen black plums and orange bitters, there is no reason why you can’t mix it up and experiment with other plum varietals and one of the hundreds of bitters flavors available on the market today.
| Prep Time | 5 mins |
| Servings |
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- 1 fresh Black Plum (other varietals also work)
- 3-4 fresh Sage Leaves
- A Few drops Simple Syrup
- 2-3 shakes Orange Bitters
- Ice
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
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- Mash plum, simple syrup & torn sage leaves in bottom of shaker
- Add enough ice to fill shaker
- Add bourbon
- Add Bitters
- Shake vigorously
- Strain into clean, chilled glass
- Serve with sage leaf & plum wedge as garnish
Simple syrup can be replaced with sugar of your choice. This drink can be served over the rocks and topped with a splash of soda for a lighter taste.
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