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Watermelon Bourbon Smash

Name: Watermelon Bourbon Smash
Ingredients: 8-10 ea Watermelon Balls Or Squares; 8-10 ea Mint Leaves; 2 oz Shadow Ridge Bourbon Whiskey; 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 oz Vanilla Lavender Syrup; 2 dash(es) BG Reynolds Primitiva Bitters; 1 ea Lemon Peel 1-2 Inches

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By The Flippin Mixologist

Made with a product from a current or former Crafted Pour partner. The creator may have received free product or other incentives from the brand.

Submitted on: July 27, 2025

Essentials

Refreshing

This melon-mint smash blends 10 watermelon balls, mint, lemon, Shadow Ridge bourbon, Primitiva bitters, and a vanilla-lavender syrup into one killer cocktail. It’s literally a “watermelon smash” – a mix of juicy fruit and whiskey – so double-straining is a must to keep it smooth. I love how the mint and melon play off that oaky bourbon. Try it at home: make a batch and share your thoughts and reshakes!

Ingredients

8-10 ea
Watermelon Balls Or Squares

8-10 ea
Mint Leaves

2 oz
Shadow Ridge Bourbon Whiskey

0.75 oz
Fresh Lemon Juice

1 oz
Vanilla Lavender Syrup

2 dash(es)
BG Reynolds Primitiva Bitters

1 ea
Lemon Peel 1-2 Inches

Tools

shaker
jigger
strainer
fine mesh strainer

Instructions

Garnish

Mint crown and melon balls

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 17% ABV (estimate)

By The Flippin Mixologist

At-home mixologist

Teacher, stage actor, audiobook narrator, and at- home mixologist. I spent my early teaching years bartending in the summers. I love making drinks for people. I love the ritual of it. I like to make the classics, do my own riffs on classics, and create brand new cocktails. I really enjoy trying to make a drink that symbolizes a person or character. ...

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Lightly muddle mint and watermelon. Add the other ingredients and some ice and shake hard for about 10 seconds. Double strain into your glass with plenty of ice. Garnish with a pick of melon balls and a mint crown.

Editor's Note

Watermelon and mint meet the oaky depth of bourbon in this bright, aromatic smash. Vanilla-lavender syrup ties the fruit and spirit together for a balanced, seasonal sipper.

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Crafted Pour

6 November 2026

This sounds like the perfect refreshing drink for a warm day! Do you happen to have the recipe for that vanilla-lavender syrup so others can try making it at home?