Antigua Smash
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What is Antigua Smash?
The Antigua Smash is a lively rum cocktail that captures the breezy spirit of the Caribbean with bright citrus, fresh mint, and a mellow sweetness that ties everything together. Built around smooth aged rum and muddled mint, this drink lands somewhere between a Mojito and a classic Smash cocktail, delivering a refreshing balance of herbal freshness and tropical warmth. The result is crisp, aromatic, and endlessly drinkable, making it a perfect choice for warm evenings or laid-back gatherings.
If you enjoy mint-forward cocktails like the Kentucky Buck, the Antigua Smash offers a similar refreshing character but with a rum-driven Caribbean twist. The citrus and mint combination lifts the rum’s natural vanilla and molasses notes, creating a cocktail that feels bright, cooling, and elegant without being overly sweet.
Don't forget to see what other drinks you can make with the ingredients you already have in your bar.
Why You'll Love It?
- Fresh mint and citrus create a crisp, cooling flavor profile.
- Aged rum adds warm vanilla and caramel undertones.
- Perfect balance between refreshing and lightly sweet.
- Simple ingredients but sophisticated flavor.
- Ideal summer cocktail for patio gatherings or tropical-themed parties.
Ingredients for Antigua Smash
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| ¾ oz lime juice (buy) | ✘ |
| ½ oz simple syrup (buy) | ✘ |
| 7 mint leaves (buy) | ✘ |
| 2 oz aged rum | ✘ |
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Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Add mint leaves and simple syrup to a shaker.
- Gently muddle to release the mint oils without shredding the leaves.
- Add aged rum and fresh lime juice.
- ill the shaker with ice and shake for about 10–12 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice, and garnish with a fresh mint sprig and lime wheel.
