Jackson McCrea Shiso Smash

For the connoisseur who loves a good adventure: shiso and yuzu are worth the trip to a Japanese market. They bring a vibrant, aromatic complexity no substitute can match.

Jackson McCrea Shiso Smash - an unexpected cocktail—citrusy, earthy, and unapologetically fresh.

Ingredients:

2 oz Jackson McCrea Whiskey

0.5 oz yuzu or lemon juice

0.5 oz honey syrup

Fresh shiso or mint leaves

Instructions: Begin by gently muddling the fresh shiso leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, just enough to awaken their aromatic oils without bruising the leaves. Add Jackson McCrea Whiskey, followed by a scoop of ice. Shake vigorously until the shaker is thoroughly chilled, then strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a single shiso leaf or a delicate lemon twist for a sophisticated, herbaceous finish that lingers with quiet elegance.