Juleps & Smashes

Juleps and smashes are built on the same idea: fresh herbs, muddled fruit, a sweetener and a spirit that lets both shine. The classic mint julep is the one most people know, but the category goes well beyond bourbon and mint — think basil juleps, whiskey smashes and gin smashes packed with seasonal fruit. These are spirit-forward drinks where the muddling is the method — if you love mojitos or old-fashioneds, you'll feel right at home here.

• A honey whiskey mint julep is a subtle, slightly sweeter twist on the original.
• If it calls for a muddler, it probably belongs here — like the Kentucky Buck or the Irish Maid.
• Most recipes come together in minutes — the muddling does all the work.