This cocktail was inspired by the collection of projects Halsband has built for university campuses, and how, in my mind, there’s a tension between the bucolic and the urban. Smashes are a family of drinks that combine the herbaceousness and strength of juleps with the refreshing nature of sours.
Mildly crush a mint spring in a rocks glass. Shake the remaining ingredients 20 times in an ice-filled shaker. Strain into rocks glass and add large ice cube. Garnish with mint sprig.