noun
smash
A cocktail made with crushed fruit or herbs.
The bartender muddles fresh mint for a refreshing bourbon smash.
Etymology
The drink takes its name from smashing or muddling ingredients. Crushed fruit or herbs contribute their flavor to the mixed drink.
More examples
- She orders a peach smash instead of her usual martini.
- This gin smash gets its flavor from crushed blackberries.
- We serve mint smashes over crushed ice.
Forms
smash · smashes