r’s note: This post contains a recipe created using an alcoholic beverage. Please drink responsibly.
On Thursday, April 30th, is the start of the three day NFL draft. The Philadelphia Eagles (E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!) drafts picks, as found from the website Bleeding Green Nation, are:
Round 1 – No. 20
Round 2 – No. 52
Round 3 – No. 84
Round 4 – No. 113 (From San Francisco 49ers through the Buffalo Bills)
Round 5 – No. 145 (From St. Louis Rams)
Round 5 – No. 156
Round 6 – No. 196
Round 7 – No. 237
While waiting to see which teams pick which players, check out The Philly Smash, created by Beam Suntory Master Mixologist Bobby “G” Gleason.
The recipe is listed below.
Philly Smash (created by Bobby “G” Gleason, Master Mixologist, Beam Suntory)
1 part Jim Beam® Honey
2 lemon wedges
6-8 fresh mint leaves
Preparation: In an Old Fashioned Glass muddle the lemons first, then the mint. Fill glass with loosely crushed ice, add whiskey and stir. Garnish with a lemon wedge on the rim or dropped in the glass.
Using supplies I had at home, I recreated the drink:
In lieu of crushed ice I used Star Trek USS Enterprise shaped ice.
Ice for The Philly Smash using Jim Beam Honey
Grabbed some mint from my garden
Mint for The Philly Smash using Jim Beam
Muddled the lemon using a spoon (I had to improvise!).
Muddling Lemons for The Philly Smash created with Jim Beam Honey.
and bottoms up!
The result?
Delicious!
The Philly Smash is simple to make, refreshing and tasty and suitable for responsible adults to enjoy!
Tell me…What other cocktails should I try with Jim Beam Honey?
You are totally invited to come over and watch the draft with us (or “Draft Day,” which my hubby has playing on a loop) but ONLY if you bring some Enterprise ice cubes. We would have a blast!!
Yum. That sounds delicious! I just might have to try that!
Yum! We love Jim Beam Honey, we’ll have to try the Philly Smash. I like a sweet Whiskey Sunrise!