Whiskey Peach Smash
Dale DeGroff's Whiskey Smash variation incorporates fresh peach and citrus.
- story: emma_g
- photo: Lizzie Munro
TJ Smash
An extra minty, bittered take on the whiskey smash.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Madison Park Smash
Elaborately garnished and served in two-foot tall vessels, these Cocktail Explosions are designed to be both interactive and sharable.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Bacchanalia
Riffing on the familiar flavors of Sangria, the drink is made American by the addition of rye, but takes yet one more unexpected turn with a topper of Lambrusco, making…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Barrelhouse Flat’s Whiskey Smash
This is the Chicago bar Barrelhouse Flat's subtle riff on the "julep on a small plan."
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Gravesend Smash
A New York-based peppery riff on the Whiskey Smash.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Max Kelly
Bruja Smash
Andrew Bohrer's Bruja Smash pairs Strega with tequila, lemon, mint and raspberries for a savory-fruity riff on a classic smash.
- story: Liz Lucking
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Poppa’s Pride
A variation on the Whiskey Smash, this ginger-laced bourbon drink is one of Brooklyn bartender Jay Zimmerman's signatures.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Averna Smash
Made at Spinasse in Seattle, this bittersweet concoction of Knob Creek bourbon, Averna amaro, walnut oil, and a muddled Amarena cherry and orange wheel is one of the aperitvi bar's…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Ginger Smash
In this tequila-based take on the Ginger Smash, Dushan Zaric adds a measure of creole shrub to highlight the citrus notes of freshly muddled kumquat and lime.
- story: Chloe Frechette