DESCANSO BEACH SMASH

descanso beach smash cocktail

I was looking for some drink recipes for Aperol when I came across the Descanso Beach Smash, from John Coltharp of Seven Grand in L.A.  This is basically a whiskey smash with Aperol and quickly became a favorite at home.

Recipe

2 oz Rye

3/4 oz Aperol

1/4 oz simple syrup

1/4 of a lemon, cut into wedges

5 mint leaves

Muddle mint leaves with lemon wedges in shaker.  Add other ingredients, fill with ice, and shake.  Double strain into rocks glass with large cube.

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